@laurili.bsky.social
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Zelensky doubts Putin's economy can sustain the war at previous levels if sanctions hold. Responding to journalists, he said Putin doesn’t want to end the war, but whether he can keep it going depends on continued pressure from Ukraine’s partners.
December 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Zelensky doubts Putin's economy can sustain the war at previous levels if sanctions hold. Responding to journalists, he said Putin doesn’t want to end the war, but whether he can keep it going depends on continued pressure from Ukraine’s partners.
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Most definitively ruled myself out of contention of visiting the US in the next three years by saying what trade folk and I suspect most in UK government know, that any trade deal with Trump could be renounced by him tomorrow. Worry that some are still naive. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
MPs warn that UK agreements with Donald Trump are ‘built on sand’
Exclusive: Health select committee chair says UK government’s ‘naive belief’ Trump is a good faith actor ‘could cost UK taxpayer billions’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Most definitively ruled myself out of contention of visiting the US in the next three years by saying what trade folk and I suspect most in UK government know, that any trade deal with Trump could be renounced by him tomorrow. Worry that some are still naive. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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With more instances of Donald Trump appearing fatigued or forgetful, Americans are again seeing evidence of a president who lacks the energy to do his demanding job, @dgraham.bsky.social argues.
The Enfeebling of the President
Trump is showing signs that he’s lost the physical stamina to do the job.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
With more instances of Donald Trump appearing fatigued or forgetful, Americans are again seeing evidence of a president who lacks the energy to do his demanding job, @dgraham.bsky.social argues.
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If you think Trump's march to authoritarian power is unstoppable - or already a fait accompli - just note how panicked and weak he was tonight and he wheedled and whined about nothing is his fault.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
If you think Trump's march to authoritarian power is unstoppable - or already a fait accompli - just note how panicked and weak he was tonight and he wheedled and whined about nothing is his fault.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
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For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:
This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like
Donald Trump delivered a fear-drenched rant live from the White House.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:
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Bcuz I come from MAGA, I still engage with Trump supporters every day. What have they told me this week? A surprising number didn’t like his horrible response to Rob Reiner’s killing. One die hard Trumper even told me she was done with him. Check it out.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
Another MAGA Voter Walked Away This Week
Trump's comments about Rob Reiner were a bridge too far
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Bcuz I come from MAGA, I still engage with Trump supporters every day. What have they told me this week? A surprising number didn’t like his horrible response to Rob Reiner’s killing. One die hard Trumper even told me she was done with him. Check it out.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
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No. Some reports are emerging that Wiles and others think he screwed the pooch the last time out trying to explain his successes, and so he decided to try again.
I hope he tries another few dozen times between now and the midterms.
I hope he tries another few dozen times between now and the midterms.
Besides from damage control of his image by promoting his ‘achievements’ and attempting to gaslight people into believing everything is fine, do you think the timing of the address was such to detract from talk about Jack Smith’s appearance (even though it was closed door)?
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
No. Some reports are emerging that Wiles and others think he screwed the pooch the last time out trying to explain his successes, and so he decided to try again.
I hope he tries another few dozen times between now and the midterms.
I hope he tries another few dozen times between now and the midterms.
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Absolutely not. As I said in the piece, I am a connoisseur of Trump speeches, and I think he dictated big chunks of this himself.
It felt to me that he was shouting a script written entirely by Stephen Miller.
December 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Absolutely not. As I said in the piece, I am a connoisseur of Trump speeches, and I think he dictated big chunks of this himself.
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When he lies and says he won the 2020 election, his voters believe him. When he lies and says Haitian migrants are eating cats & dogs, his voters believe him. But when he lies and says the economy is great, his voters don’t believe him bcuz his voters live the economy every day.
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM
When he lies and says he won the 2020 election, his voters believe him. When he lies and says Haitian migrants are eating cats & dogs, his voters believe him. But when he lies and says the economy is great, his voters don’t believe him bcuz his voters live the economy every day.
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House Republicans are going on vacation and letting your health care subsidies lapse.
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
House Republicans are going on vacation and letting your health care subsidies lapse.
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Trump's ridiculous primetime address was yet another sign that his presidency is failing www.vox.com/politics/472...
The revealing pointlessness of Trump’s primetime speech
The president is a desperate man.
www.vox.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Trump's ridiculous primetime address was yet another sign that his presidency is failing www.vox.com/politics/472...
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Matt Walsh has never been true MAGA — Trump has never been bigoted enough for him.
But always worth noting.
But always worth noting.
December 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Matt Walsh has never been true MAGA — Trump has never been bigoted enough for him.
But always worth noting.
But always worth noting.
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I'm encouraged!
So many people I know are getting involved, running for offices high and low, fighting to restore sanity and competence. Look at @bethmacy.bsky.social running for congress in VA, and now a friend in Ohio has just informed me he's running for a county commissioner seat.
So many people I know are getting involved, running for offices high and low, fighting to restore sanity and competence. Look at @bethmacy.bsky.social running for congress in VA, and now a friend in Ohio has just informed me he's running for a county commissioner seat.
December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I'm encouraged!
So many people I know are getting involved, running for offices high and low, fighting to restore sanity and competence. Look at @bethmacy.bsky.social running for congress in VA, and now a friend in Ohio has just informed me he's running for a county commissioner seat.
So many people I know are getting involved, running for offices high and low, fighting to restore sanity and competence. Look at @bethmacy.bsky.social running for congress in VA, and now a friend in Ohio has just informed me he's running for a county commissioner seat.
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It's surprising that you, as Americans, elected him as President not just once, but twice, especially considering the challenges faced during his first term. This situation highlights the vulnerability many individuals have to misinformation.
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 AM
It's surprising that you, as Americans, elected him as President not just once, but twice, especially considering the challenges faced during his first term. This situation highlights the vulnerability many individuals have to misinformation.
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Trump is incapable of accepting responsibility for ANYTHING.
December 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Trump is incapable of accepting responsibility for ANYTHING.
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“EVERYTHING IS GREAT, AND IT’S ALL BIDEN’S FAULT,” he yelled.
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“EVERYTHING IS GREAT, AND IT’S ALL BIDEN’S FAULT,” he yelled.
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218 members signed the discharge petition to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
218 members signed the discharge petition to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
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John Fugelsang was on fire tonight: Every time Kash Patel opens his mouth, someone should play the Benny Hill theme. There's career FBI agents chasing an active shooter, and this guy is chasing social media engagement numbers. This shooter's still on the loose, bro. Smash the like button.
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
John Fugelsang was on fire tonight: Every time Kash Patel opens his mouth, someone should play the Benny Hill theme. There's career FBI agents chasing an active shooter, and this guy is chasing social media engagement numbers. This shooter's still on the loose, bro. Smash the like button.
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I think of all the people of color, immigrants, and Muslims that voted for Trump...
We warned and begged...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
We warned and begged...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Trump Administration Aims to Strip More Foreign-Born Americans of Citizenship
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I think of all the people of color, immigrants, and Muslims that voted for Trump...
We warned and begged...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
We warned and begged...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
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Ok, I turned him on for 4 minutes and all I saw & heard & felt was a pissed off old man screaming into a microphone demanding I eat a plate of food that’s gone bad while he keeps hitting me over the head with a 2 by 4 and telling me this is the best I’ve ever had it in life.
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Ok, I turned him on for 4 minutes and all I saw & heard & felt was a pissed off old man screaming into a microphone demanding I eat a plate of food that’s gone bad while he keeps hitting me over the head with a 2 by 4 and telling me this is the best I’ve ever had it in life.
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Let me be clear: Congress authorizes any military action into Venezuela, not the president. I'll keep holding the Administration accountable for their actions.
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Let me be clear: Congress authorizes any military action into Venezuela, not the president. I'll keep holding the Administration accountable for their actions.
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Remember when Presidents did national speeches for emergencies or times where a nation needs to hear from their leader?
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Remember when Presidents did national speeches for emergencies or times where a nation needs to hear from their leader?
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking