The Cheerful Pessimist
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tRump & MAGA Republicans oppose every guiding principle our Constitution was based upon.
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And here's a page with instructions for contacting them:
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So if you feel like expressing your disappointment about tonight, and letting them know that you won't be back until they decide to put an actual journalist in charge of the "news" department, this is how.
help.cbsnews.com/s/article/Ho...
So if you feel like expressing your disappointment about tonight, and letting them know that you won't be back until they decide to put an actual journalist in charge of the "news" department, this is how.
CBS News Help Center
help.cbsnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:43 AM
And here's a page with instructions for contacting them:
help.cbsnews.com/s/article/Ho...
So if you feel like expressing your disappointment about tonight, and letting them know that you won't be back until they decide to put an actual journalist in charge of the "news" department, this is how.
help.cbsnews.com/s/article/Ho...
So if you feel like expressing your disappointment about tonight, and letting them know that you won't be back until they decide to put an actual journalist in charge of the "news" department, this is how.
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Garcia: If you are a whistleblower at the FBI, at the DOJ, if you worked hard to put the files together and are seeing your work now being hidden by your own DOJ, contact the oversight committee. We have whistleblower protections.
December 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Garcia: If you are a whistleblower at the FBI, at the DOJ, if you worked hard to put the files together and are seeing your work now being hidden by your own DOJ, contact the oversight committee. We have whistleblower protections.
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
Attached is an article posted yesterday by Omaha journalist Tom Becca. He did a good job articulating much of what I’ve been feeling. Worth a read.
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Attached is an article posted yesterday by Omaha journalist Tom Becca. He did a good job articulating much of what I’ve been feeling. Worth a read.
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Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
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Remember the part in the old Peter Pan play where Peter tells the boys and girls in the audience that if they all just clap harder they can save Tinkerbell?
That's what Trump's Cabinet Meeting reminded me of. A bunch of children wildly applauding him, all in an effort to bring him back to life.
That's what Trump's Cabinet Meeting reminded me of. A bunch of children wildly applauding him, all in an effort to bring him back to life.
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Remember the part in the old Peter Pan play where Peter tells the boys and girls in the audience that if they all just clap harder they can save Tinkerbell?
That's what Trump's Cabinet Meeting reminded me of. A bunch of children wildly applauding him, all in an effort to bring him back to life.
That's what Trump's Cabinet Meeting reminded me of. A bunch of children wildly applauding him, all in an effort to bring him back to life.
My MAGA in-laws actually didn’t talk politics this Thanksgiving. Maybe it’s too early to tell, but could they possibly be seeing reality?!?! Can’t hurt to hope.
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
My MAGA in-laws actually didn’t talk politics this Thanksgiving. Maybe it’s too early to tell, but could they possibly be seeing reality?!?! Can’t hurt to hope.
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AUTISM COSTS: The family costs of autism care as state Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism and federal cuts loom.
From Stateline:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/25/r...
From Stateline:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/25/r...
Families worry as cost of autism therapy comes under state scrutiny • Nebraska Examiner
State Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism — and looming federal Medicaid cuts.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
AUTISM COSTS: The family costs of autism care as state Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism and federal cuts loom.
From Stateline:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/25/r...
From Stateline:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/25/r...
It absolutely kills me when my former students post shit like this on FB. I want to respond but also know it’s pointless.
November 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
It absolutely kills me when my former students post shit like this on FB. I want to respond but also know it’s pointless.
Met with my ACA health insurance advisor. Now self employed, with an income of $58,000 for two people in their upper 50s, I will pay $9,000 more next year if the credits aren’t expanded. Please, please democrats…don’t stop fighting for me.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Met with my ACA health insurance advisor. Now self employed, with an income of $58,000 for two people in their upper 50s, I will pay $9,000 more next year if the credits aren’t expanded. Please, please democrats…don’t stop fighting for me.
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I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
People, we can do this. Don’t give up.
November 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
People, we can do this. Don’t give up.
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Trump said he's "recommending to Senate Republicans" that money going to insurance companies instead be sent to Americans to buy health care (from insurance companies).
Basically, that's what the ACA does, except money is in the form of subsidies. He just wants to send less and rename it Trumpcare
Basically, that's what the ACA does, except money is in the form of subsidies. He just wants to send less and rename it Trumpcare
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Trump said he's "recommending to Senate Republicans" that money going to insurance companies instead be sent to Americans to buy health care (from insurance companies).
Basically, that's what the ACA does, except money is in the form of subsidies. He just wants to send less and rename it Trumpcare
Basically, that's what the ACA does, except money is in the form of subsidies. He just wants to send less and rename it Trumpcare
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This is an all hands on deck moment to save health care.
If you got a notice this month that your health insurance premium is going up by $500 or maybe even $1,000, send me your story: www.warren.senate.gov/health-care-...
If you got a notice this month that your health insurance premium is going up by $500 or maybe even $1,000, send me your story: www.warren.senate.gov/health-care-...
Is Your Health Care Premium Going Up? Share Your Story | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
www.warren.senate.gov
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This is an all hands on deck moment to save health care.
If you got a notice this month that your health insurance premium is going up by $500 or maybe even $1,000, send me your story: www.warren.senate.gov/health-care-...
If you got a notice this month that your health insurance premium is going up by $500 or maybe even $1,000, send me your story: www.warren.senate.gov/health-care-...
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How embarrassing
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
How embarrassing
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Justice Sotomayor:
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Justice Sotomayor:
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
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If I see as much as a single video edit I’m suing for $10 billion. Your move, CBS.
November 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If I see as much as a single video edit I’m suing for $10 billion. Your move, CBS.
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The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
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House Republicans are now scheming to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
And take away healthcare from tens of millions of Americans.
How did that work out for the extremists the last time they tried it?
And take away healthcare from tens of millions of Americans.
How did that work out for the extremists the last time they tried it?
October 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
House Republicans are now scheming to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
And take away healthcare from tens of millions of Americans.
How did that work out for the extremists the last time they tried it?
And take away healthcare from tens of millions of Americans.
How did that work out for the extremists the last time they tried it?
I overheard the following conversation between my GOP father-in-law (retired farmer) & brother-in-law (grain driver):
FIL- How’s the price of soy?
BIL - Hell if I know.
FIL - Why not?
BIL - Cuz no one’s buying. Even over in Iowa they’re building bins to store it.
Background: Fox News is on 🙄
FIL- How’s the price of soy?
BIL - Hell if I know.
FIL - Why not?
BIL - Cuz no one’s buying. Even over in Iowa they’re building bins to store it.
Background: Fox News is on 🙄
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I overheard the following conversation between my GOP father-in-law (retired farmer) & brother-in-law (grain driver):
FIL- How’s the price of soy?
BIL - Hell if I know.
FIL - Why not?
BIL - Cuz no one’s buying. Even over in Iowa they’re building bins to store it.
Background: Fox News is on 🙄
FIL- How’s the price of soy?
BIL - Hell if I know.
FIL - Why not?
BIL - Cuz no one’s buying. Even over in Iowa they’re building bins to store it.
Background: Fox News is on 🙄
I absolutely love the reason Machado won the Peace Prize: "When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
October 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I absolutely love the reason Machado won the Peace Prize: "When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
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BREAKING: Trump just broke multiple FEDERAL laws and went against Article II of the US Constitution with this post:
Election Interference: 18 U.S.C. § 595:
Bribery / Extortion-like statutes - 18 U.S.C. § 201 (bribery of public officials)
Election Interference: 18 U.S.C. § 595:
Bribery / Extortion-like statutes - 18 U.S.C. § 201 (bribery of public officials)
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
BREAKING: Trump just broke multiple FEDERAL laws and went against Article II of the US Constitution with this post:
Election Interference: 18 U.S.C. § 595:
Bribery / Extortion-like statutes - 18 U.S.C. § 201 (bribery of public officials)
Election Interference: 18 U.S.C. § 595:
Bribery / Extortion-like statutes - 18 U.S.C. § 201 (bribery of public officials)
As long as there is a chance, I won’t give up.
September 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
As long as there is a chance, I won’t give up.
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