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Time for the mega rich to pay up & pay off the debt. The felon's tax breaks for them while removing the protections for the vulnerable is insane
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ credit rating, as the country’s debt soars and interest rates remain high.
The downgrade, from the highest rating to one notch below, comes as the president’s budget bill suffered a blow in Congress.
The downgrade, from the highest rating to one notch below, comes as the president’s budget bill suffered a blow in Congress.
Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit as Congress considers bill that could add to deficits
Moody’s knocked the government’s credit rating down a notch as debt soars.
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May 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Time for the mega rich to pay up & pay off the debt. The felon's tax breaks for them while removing the protections for the vulnerable is insane
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We know. They gave you immunity.
May 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We know. They gave you immunity.
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For no particular reason, I thought I’d remind folks about the time Trump reposted a full-size, full-color image of a truck that was “decorated” with an unconscious Joe Biden, arms and legs bound as though he’d been kidnapped, during the campaign. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
We Need to Talk About This
Today’s widely discussed Trump post on Truth Social isn’t just another instance of bad behavior.
open.substack.com
May 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
For no particular reason, I thought I’d remind folks about the time Trump reposted a full-size, full-color image of a truck that was “decorated” with an unconscious Joe Biden, arms and legs bound as though he’d been kidnapped, during the campaign. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Best wishes for a happy Passover to all who celebrate. Chag Pesach Sameach.
April 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Best wishes for a happy Passover to all who celebrate. Chag Pesach Sameach.
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🚨 Another 1,400 VA workers just got axed.
Trump & Musk’s purge is hollowing out the VA, gutting the workforce that keeps Veterans’ services running. Veterans will pay the price.
This isn’t “efficiency”—it’s sabotage.
MORE: thehill.com/policy/defen...
Trump & Musk’s purge is hollowing out the VA, gutting the workforce that keeps Veterans’ services running. Veterans will pay the price.
This isn’t “efficiency”—it’s sabotage.
MORE: thehill.com/policy/defen...
February 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨 Another 1,400 VA workers just got axed.
Trump & Musk’s purge is hollowing out the VA, gutting the workforce that keeps Veterans’ services running. Veterans will pay the price.
This isn’t “efficiency”—it’s sabotage.
MORE: thehill.com/policy/defen...
Trump & Musk’s purge is hollowing out the VA, gutting the workforce that keeps Veterans’ services running. Veterans will pay the price.
This isn’t “efficiency”—it’s sabotage.
MORE: thehill.com/policy/defen...
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Conservatives threaten to tank House budget vote needed to advance Trump agenda
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Conservatives threaten to tank House budget vote needed to advance Trump agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson has been making progress with moderates who've raised concerns about potential Medicaid cuts, but a band of fiscal hawks are refusing to budge.
www.nbcnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Conservatives threaten to tank House budget vote needed to advance Trump agenda
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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If you feel this way, you're not along. And together, we're going to keep the Republic. Pass it on.
February 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If you feel this way, you're not along. And together, we're going to keep the Republic. Pass it on.
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Commentary: DOGE was created under the guise of eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse in federal spending. But, like many of Musk’s grand pitches — DOGE is just another empty promise from one of the world’s most practiced conmen.
DOGE Finds Zero Fraud, Waste, or Abuse, Just New Ways to Harm Veterans
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE project closes a critical Vet Center in New Mexico, saving taxpayers nothing while claiming otherwise.
www.rollingstone.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Commentary: DOGE was created under the guise of eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse in federal spending. But, like many of Musk’s grand pitches — DOGE is just another empty promise from one of the world’s most practiced conmen.
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February 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Does Congress even remember that it has the power of the purse? www.law.cornell.edu/constitution...
Article I
www.law.cornell.edu
February 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Does Congress even remember that it has the power of the purse? www.law.cornell.edu/constitution...
Anyone want to send a "special" pie to someone at DOGE?
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Eat My S—! Octavia Spencer Offers Poop Pies From ‘The Help’ to ‘All DOGE Employees’ and ‘Needs Lots of Donations for the Special Ingredient’
Octavia Spencer wants to send the poop pie from "The Help" to all employees and supporters of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.
variety.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Anyone want to send a "special" pie to someone at DOGE?
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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We’re done here. Right?
February 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We’re done here. Right?
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
I thought my congressman, Andy Clyde, was pretty bad, but Buddy Carter is competing with EmptyGee for the most idiotic Georgia congressman.
I thought my congressman, Andy Clyde, was pretty bad, but Buddy Carter is competing with EmptyGee for the most idiotic Georgia congressman.
thehill.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:22 AM
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
I thought my congressman, Andy Clyde, was pretty bad, but Buddy Carter is competing with EmptyGee for the most idiotic Georgia congressman.
I thought my congressman, Andy Clyde, was pretty bad, but Buddy Carter is competing with EmptyGee for the most idiotic Georgia congressman.
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BREAKING: Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
The agreement came in response to a lawsuit accusing Treasury of committing an "unlawful action" by giving private info to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
BREAKING: Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Being anti-genocide is not the same as antisemitism.
Being anti-genocide is not the same as antisemitism.
Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is opening investigations into five universities – including the University of Minnesota – where the agency says “widespread antisemitism harassmen...
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February 5, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Being anti-genocide is not the same as antisemitism.
Being anti-genocide is not the same as antisemitism.