“What it Says About How They Treat Their Audience
What’s shocking isn’t just the lie, it’s the Right’s expectation that their supporters will just lie down and accept it without question.
That’s not persuasion. That’s contempt.”
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What’s shocking isn’t just the lie, it’s the Right’s expectation that their supporters will just lie down and accept it without question.
That’s not persuasion. That’s contempt.”
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Reality Check: They’re Lying to You About Minneapolis
What happened in Minneapolis, and how the Right lied about it in real time
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January 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
“What it Says About How They Treat Their Audience
What’s shocking isn’t just the lie, it’s the Right’s expectation that their supporters will just lie down and accept it without question.
That’s not persuasion. That’s contempt.”
plus.briantylercohen.com/p/reality-ch...
What’s shocking isn’t just the lie, it’s the Right’s expectation that their supporters will just lie down and accept it without question.
That’s not persuasion. That’s contempt.”
plus.briantylercohen.com/p/reality-ch...
Park Service says passes are void if Trump's photo is covered "This is part of a larger pattern of Trump branding government materials with his name and image," Kierán Suckling, the executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity, told NPR
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National Park Service will void passes with stickers over Trump's face
The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash, sticker protests, and a lawsuit from a conservation group.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Park Service says passes are void if Trump's photo is covered "This is part of a larger pattern of Trump branding government materials with his name and image," Kierán Suckling, the executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity, told NPR
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Seattle’s new Mayor Katie Wilson could open the door for the city’s renters (like herself) to enjoy home energy solutions that reduce bills and pollution and improve comfort. www.sightline.org/2026/01/08/k...
Katie Wilson Can Be Seattle’s Climate Mayor for Renters | Sightline Institute
New programs for heat pumps, induction stoves, and plug-in solar would let renters reap the rewards of the clean energy revolution.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Seattle’s new Mayor Katie Wilson could open the door for the city’s renters (like herself) to enjoy home energy solutions that reduce bills and pollution and improve comfort. www.sightline.org/2026/01/08/k...
VG Huang Wall Street Journal:”Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial today applied for a national banking license from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, …A banking license would integrate the Trump family’s cryptocurrency more fully into mainstream finance.”
January 8, 2026 at 6:27 AM
VG Huang Wall Street Journal:”Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial today applied for a national banking license from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, …A banking license would integrate the Trump family’s cryptocurrency more fully into mainstream finance.”
"In any professional law enforcement agency in the country, I think they would tell you it's obviously very concerning whenever there's a shooting into a vehicle of someone who's not armed," Minneapolis Police Chief O’Hara
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
"In any professional law enforcement agency in the country, I think they would tell you it's obviously very concerning whenever there's a shooting into a vehicle of someone who's not armed," Minneapolis Police Chief O’Hara
WHY I ask -Ruy Teixeira American Enterprise Institute NYT Opinion 1/7/26) if
“..Democrats have a special responsibility to ensure that these (social) programs are clean as a whistle and reward only those who “work hard and play by the rules.”” YOU do not demand the same of Republican programs? Ahhh
“..Democrats have a special responsibility to ensure that these (social) programs are clean as a whistle and reward only those who “work hard and play by the rules.”” YOU do not demand the same of Republican programs? Ahhh
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 AM
WHY I ask -Ruy Teixeira American Enterprise Institute NYT Opinion 1/7/26) if
“..Democrats have a special responsibility to ensure that these (social) programs are clean as a whistle and reward only those who “work hard and play by the rules.”” YOU do not demand the same of Republican programs? Ahhh
“..Democrats have a special responsibility to ensure that these (social) programs are clean as a whistle and reward only those who “work hard and play by the rules.”” YOU do not demand the same of Republican programs? Ahhh
“Qasim Rashid kept returning to the core truth: this isn’t left versus right. It’s billionaire oligarchs and their enablers versus everyone else. It’s extraction, repression, and fear—used deliberately to keep people divided while power concentrates at the top.” Blue Amp Media
January 8, 2026 at 4:28 AM
“Qasim Rashid kept returning to the core truth: this isn’t left versus right. It’s billionaire oligarchs and their enablers versus everyone else. It’s extraction, repression, and fear—used deliberately to keep people divided while power concentrates at the top.” Blue Amp Media
“Remember our country was founded on the separations of powers not the separation of parties” Steve Vladeck
1) congress you are independent- do your job!
2) review: does the candidate you are voting for care and act in the interest of the people 3) VOTE
1) congress you are independent- do your job!
2) review: does the candidate you are voting for care and act in the interest of the people 3) VOTE
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 AM
“Remember our country was founded on the separations of powers not the separation of parties” Steve Vladeck
1) congress you are independent- do your job!
2) review: does the candidate you are voting for care and act in the interest of the people 3) VOTE
1) congress you are independent- do your job!
2) review: does the candidate you are voting for care and act in the interest of the people 3) VOTE
Minneapolis:
“Until and unless there is legitimate accountability for these thugs, they will continue to operate as the AMERICAN SS. They’re the real domestic terrorists, and no amount of spin or propaganda from this administration will erase this horrifying stain on American history.” Bryan Taylor
“Until and unless there is legitimate accountability for these thugs, they will continue to operate as the AMERICAN SS. They’re the real domestic terrorists, and no amount of spin or propaganda from this administration will erase this horrifying stain on American history.” Bryan Taylor
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Minneapolis:
“Until and unless there is legitimate accountability for these thugs, they will continue to operate as the AMERICAN SS. They’re the real domestic terrorists, and no amount of spin or propaganda from this administration will erase this horrifying stain on American history.” Bryan Taylor
“Until and unless there is legitimate accountability for these thugs, they will continue to operate as the AMERICAN SS. They’re the real domestic terrorists, and no amount of spin or propaganda from this administration will erase this horrifying stain on American history.” Bryan Taylor
Words matter- on this day in 2021 - Then President Trump provided US with no words of leadership - and he continues with no words of leadership VOTE for US
January 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Words matter- on this day in 2021 - Then President Trump provided US with no words of leadership - and he continues with no words of leadership VOTE for US
Today Jan 6, 2026 I wonder- where is Mike Pence- who holds his voice - what threats - what corruption keeps him from speaking up
OR does he not care about our Country. Interesting how those who protected him and his family have risked by speaking up. OR is he still part of the Project 2025?
OR does he not care about our Country. Interesting how those who protected him and his family have risked by speaking up. OR is he still part of the Project 2025?
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Today Jan 6, 2026 I wonder- where is Mike Pence- who holds his voice - what threats - what corruption keeps him from speaking up
OR does he not care about our Country. Interesting how those who protected him and his family have risked by speaking up. OR is he still part of the Project 2025?
OR does he not care about our Country. Interesting how those who protected him and his family have risked by speaking up. OR is he still part of the Project 2025?
“January 6 was a disgrace. American citizens attacked their own government. They used terrorism to try to stop a specific piece of domestic business they did not like…they’d been fed wild falsehoods by the most powerful man on Earth, because he was angry he’d lost an election.“ Sen. Mitch McConnell
January 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
“January 6 was a disgrace. American citizens attacked their own government. They used terrorism to try to stop a specific piece of domestic business they did not like…they’d been fed wild falsehoods by the most powerful man on Earth, because he was angry he’d lost an election.“ Sen. Mitch McConnell
NEVER forget Jan 6
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📢Trump’s January 6 Pardons Reward Violence and Undermine the Rule of Law
As the January 6 anniversary approaches, we confront the truth: Donald Trump incited an insurrection, then rewarded nearly 1,600 rioters with pardons—many of whom went on to commit violent crimes.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:40 AM
NEVER forget Jan 6
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“Venezuelan-Americans are being fed a bunch of BS by Repub. politicians right now. I'm going to say something I've never said before - if you want the truth about this, then listen to Trump. He's the only Repub. being brutally honest about what he is doing there. At least now he is.” Ron Filipkowski
January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
“Venezuelan-Americans are being fed a bunch of BS by Repub. politicians right now. I'm going to say something I've never said before - if you want the truth about this, then listen to Trump. He's the only Repub. being brutally honest about what he is doing there. At least now he is.” Ron Filipkowski
On AF One
Q - “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off? Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.”
…Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ): “The oil companies were informed about an act of war before it happened, Congress was not.”
Q - “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off? Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.”
…Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ): “The oil companies were informed about an act of war before it happened, Congress was not.”
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
On AF One
Q - “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off? Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.”
…Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ): “The oil companies were informed about an act of war before it happened, Congress was not.”
Q - “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off? Trump: Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.”
…Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ): “The oil companies were informed about an act of war before it happened, Congress was not.”
Tim Walz shows us what a true leader is- putting his people before his politics
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Tim Walz shows us what a true leader is- putting his people before his politics
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One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
Rubio and Hegseth should note “it is important to remember the golden rule of dealing with Trump: he will always disappoint you.” Timothy Snyder
January 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Rubio and Hegseth should note “it is important to remember the golden rule of dealing with Trump: he will always disappoint you.” Timothy Snyder
US RepTed Lieu (D-CA): “The U.S. attack on Venezuela is illegal,” he posted. “Congress never authorized this use of military force. I will vote to stop it. This is insane. Health care costs and food prices are surging. Trump’s response is we’re going to run another country. Batsh*t crazy.” via HCR
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
US RepTed Lieu (D-CA): “The U.S. attack on Venezuela is illegal,” he posted. “Congress never authorized this use of military force. I will vote to stop it. This is insane. Health care costs and food prices are surging. Trump’s response is we’re going to run another country. Batsh*t crazy.” via HCR
Why Did Trump 2017 Accept Venezuela’s Money? Kenneth Rogoff, May 4, 2017, Opinion, "There is a certain irony in recent news that Venezuela donated a half-million dollars to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration through Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), the state-owned oil company. “
January 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Why Did Trump 2017 Accept Venezuela’s Money? Kenneth Rogoff, May 4, 2017, Opinion, "There is a certain irony in recent news that Venezuela donated a half-million dollars to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration through Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), the state-owned oil company. “
what ….must be in those Epstein files that are not released yet… follow the money …. Trump did nothing to protect the underage girls
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM
what ….must be in those Epstein files that are not released yet… follow the money …. Trump did nothing to protect the underage girls
Speech about Venezuela:
“Trump also rambled bizarrely from topic to topic, in one breath talking about Venezuela, and in the next, bragging about how he “saved Los Angeles.” Trump told reporters, “If the federal government didn’t come in, we would’ve lost Los Angeles.”” ????
“Trump also rambled bizarrely from topic to topic, in one breath talking about Venezuela, and in the next, bragging about how he “saved Los Angeles.” Trump told reporters, “If the federal government didn’t come in, we would’ve lost Los Angeles.”” ????
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Speech about Venezuela:
“Trump also rambled bizarrely from topic to topic, in one breath talking about Venezuela, and in the next, bragging about how he “saved Los Angeles.” Trump told reporters, “If the federal government didn’t come in, we would’ve lost Los Angeles.”” ????
“Trump also rambled bizarrely from topic to topic, in one breath talking about Venezuela, and in the next, bragging about how he “saved Los Angeles.” Trump told reporters, “If the federal government didn’t come in, we would’ve lost Los Angeles.”” ????
Rubio should play poker- he has the face but watch his breathing…. he is nervous
January 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Rubio should play poker- he has the face but watch his breathing…. he is nervous
OMG - we attack Venezuela for oil and Trump goes off on cities- Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans, LA
and now back to drugs and …ramble - Do you feel great? How about safe?
and now back to drugs and …ramble - Do you feel great? How about safe?
January 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
OMG - we attack Venezuela for oil and Trump goes off on cities- Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans, LA
and now back to drugs and …ramble - Do you feel great? How about safe?
and now back to drugs and …ramble - Do you feel great? How about safe?
“The “T”health cuts constitute a double blow- they not only reduce access to clinical care, but also undermine public health initiatives related to vaccinations or addiction. Mortality from dismantling public health efforts is hard to gauge -is not incl. in the 51,000 projected yearly deaths ..”NYT
January 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
“The “T”health cuts constitute a double blow- they not only reduce access to clinical care, but also undermine public health initiatives related to vaccinations or addiction. Mortality from dismantling public health efforts is hard to gauge -is not incl. in the 51,000 projected yearly deaths ..”NYT