Michael Ledbetter
@ledbetterm.bsky.social
Husband Grandfather Christian #FL #Dem #USF '72History & Dist.Alumni
ER #Army #Vet #safetynet #womensrights #equalrights #personalfreedom #Harris24 💙
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ER #Army #Vet #safetynet #womensrights #equalrights #personalfreedom #Harris24 💙
#Democracy #SlavaUkraine
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JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Lindsey Graham voted to confirm RFK Jr.
The people of South Carolina should vote for @drannieandrews.com.
The people of South Carolina should vote for @drannieandrews.com.
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
nbcnews.to
December 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Lindsey Graham voted to confirm RFK Jr.
The people of South Carolina should vote for @drannieandrews.com.
The people of South Carolina should vote for @drannieandrews.com.
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In 2018, the Trump FBI designated the Proud Boys as an extremist organization.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
FBI official calls antifa biggest US threat but provides few details
A top FBI official called the anti-fascist movement antifa the biggest domestic terrorism threat to the U.S. during a congressional hearing on Thursday, but struggled to answer detailed questions abou...
www.reuters.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In 2018, the Trump FBI designated the Proud Boys as an extremist organization.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
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Not to mention the exhibits that DID come out confirmed your point: James only made money in the first year, and under the limits.
Indeed it was worse than that bc she paid for a hotel WHEN everyone was moving in.
Indeed it was worse than that bc she paid for a hotel WHEN everyone was moving in.
December 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Not to mention the exhibits that DID come out confirmed your point: James only made money in the first year, and under the limits.
Indeed it was worse than that bc she paid for a hotel WHEN everyone was moving in.
Indeed it was worse than that bc she paid for a hotel WHEN everyone was moving in.
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It looked like niece repaid James for the utilities until changed to niece’s name. So, James reported $1350 rent (“thousands”) offset by $1350 utilities that year (appears to be part of year based on amounts).
December 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It looked like niece repaid James for the utilities until changed to niece’s name. So, James reported $1350 rent (“thousands”) offset by $1350 utilities that year (appears to be part of year based on amounts).
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Interesting. I was told I would be completely discredited when the evidence comes out.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
December 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Interesting. I was told I would be completely discredited when the evidence comes out.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
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Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom laid to rest with full military honors at W.Va. National Cemetery
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday in Grafton.
www.wvva.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
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Administration is moving to formally nominate Lindsay Halligan--yes you heard right -- to the EDVA US Attorney position. That's a capitulation to the law and adverse decisions -- it's a totally kosher way to install her. Only problem is will Senate go along? Look for serious arm-twisting by Admin.
December 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Administration is moving to formally nominate Lindsay Halligan--yes you heard right -- to the EDVA US Attorney position. That's a capitulation to the law and adverse decisions -- it's a totally kosher way to install her. Only problem is will Senate go along? Look for serious arm-twisting by Admin.
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Some Russian sources claim that An-26 military transport aircraft was just targeted at the Kacha airfield in Crimea. Reportedly there are also dead and wounded as a result of a strike. t.me/ukr_informan...
December 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Some Russian sources claim that An-26 military transport aircraft was just targeted at the Kacha airfield in Crimea. Reportedly there are also dead and wounded as a result of a strike. t.me/ukr_informan...
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Your family should get less this holiday season, while Trump gets a golden ballroom.
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Your family should get less this holiday season, while Trump gets a golden ballroom.
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2/It was traveling at maximum speed with its transponder turned off.
As a result of the attack, the tanker sustained critical damage. According to preliminary information, the ship has been put out of service.
As a result of the attack, the tanker sustained critical damage. According to preliminary information, the ship has been put out of service.
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
2/It was traveling at maximum speed with its transponder turned off.
As a result of the attack, the tanker sustained critical damage. According to preliminary information, the ship has been put out of service.
As a result of the attack, the tanker sustained critical damage. According to preliminary information, the ship has been put out of service.
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❗️Sea drones attacked the 🇷🇺Russian shadow fleet tanker Dashan in the Black Sea.
The vessel, sailing under the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone toward the Novorossiysk port terminal.
The vessel, sailing under the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone toward the Novorossiysk port terminal.
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
❗️Sea drones attacked the 🇷🇺Russian shadow fleet tanker Dashan in the Black Sea.
The vessel, sailing under the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone toward the Novorossiysk port terminal.
The vessel, sailing under the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone toward the Novorossiysk port terminal.
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David Ellison reportedly told Trump he’d make “sweeping changes” to CNN if Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. gets approved.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
David Ellison reportedly told Trump he’d make “sweeping changes” to CNN if Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. gets approved.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and three Middle East countries are backing the bid — while Kushner advises Trump on foreign policy.
Corruption on display.
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Trump says he inherited a mess…
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Trump says he inherited a mess…
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So, Trump’s plan is to give a $2K one time payment to Americans instead of to insurance companies, but Americans are supposed to use the $2K to buy insurance from insurance companies.
Did I get that right?
Not only is it willfully insufficient for people’s healthcare needs, but it’s nonsensical.
Did I get that right?
Not only is it willfully insufficient for people’s healthcare needs, but it’s nonsensical.
December 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
So, Trump’s plan is to give a $2K one time payment to Americans instead of to insurance companies, but Americans are supposed to use the $2K to buy insurance from insurance companies.
Did I get that right?
Not only is it willfully insufficient for people’s healthcare needs, but it’s nonsensical.
Did I get that right?
Not only is it willfully insufficient for people’s healthcare needs, but it’s nonsensical.
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DOJ Withheld Proof They Knew Their Assault of LaMonica McIver Was "Bad" before They Charged Her
www.emptywheel.net/2025/12/09/d...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/12/09/d...
DOJ Withheld Proof They Knew Their Assault of LaMonica McIver Was "Bad" before They Charged Her - emptywheel
DOJ withheld Signal texts showing that before DHS started claiming that LaMonica McIver had assaulted two DHS guys, they had circulated video observing that their own actions look "bad."
www.emptywheel.net
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
DOJ Withheld Proof They Knew Their Assault of LaMonica McIver Was "Bad" before They Charged Her
www.emptywheel.net/2025/12/09/d...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/12/09/d...
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I guess the president just announced he recently took his latest in a series of cognitive tests, this one in front of a room full of medical personnel observing him?
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I guess the president just announced he recently took his latest in a series of cognitive tests, this one in front of a room full of medical personnel observing him?
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JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
U.S. prosecutors in Chicago are dropping another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz, "without prejudice."
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
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BREAKING: Judge Breyer GRANTS Newsom’s motion for a preliminary injunction BLOCKING Trump from deploying the California National Guard and returning control of the guard to the governor. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
BREAKING: Judge Breyer GRANTS Newsom’s motion for a preliminary injunction BLOCKING Trump from deploying the California National Guard and returning control of the guard to the governor. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
December 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
A real farmer would nod at Bessant with a pleasant accommodating smile and pledge to their spouse that they would never invest a penny with Bessant or his friends.
"Why does he keep doing this to himself? It's like masochism. He's going to keep going on and trying to claim that he's a farmer?"
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss Scott Bessent repeatedly alleging he's a soybean farmer.
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss Scott Bessent repeatedly alleging he's a soybean farmer.
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A real farmer would nod at Bessant with a pleasant accommodating smile and pledge to their spouse that they would never invest a penny with Bessant or his friends.
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