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John Coleman
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NO DMs (blocked); NO MAGgots. Defender of democracy and human rights; ethicist; lawyer; SCOTUS clerk; combat veteran; military-trained pilot; recorder (blockflute) player. Dad, married to DPRunyan, grandpa, Newfie lover. Philadelphia, PA.
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Echoing the pope’s moral warnings, Tobin says the “lawless organization” is perpetuating a “machinery of death.”

This marks the first time a senior Church leader has explicitly called for ICE to be defunded. More are expected in the coming days.
Pope Leo’s Top U.S. Ally Says ‘No’ to Funding ICE
Cardinal Joseph Tobin calls ICE a “lawless organization” perpetuating a “machinery of death” and urges Congress to defund Trump’s deportation force.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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I’m demanding Sec. Noem provide an explanation for this abhorrent policy & that my Republican colleagues hold hearings & join me in demanding the Trump Admin answer for this lawlessness. 6
January 21, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Damn that is SUCH a good point mate, the comparison between the two drives how just how insane Trump is
January 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Can someone put this side by side with carneys speech from yesterday to show just everyone how fucking insane our president is compared to canadas?
January 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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This is a significant symbolic break by some Senate Republicans from Trump

Sen Thom Tillis (R-NC) called Jan 6 rioters “thousands of thugs”

Sen John Thune (R-SD) agreed to let Jan 6 plaque to hang in Senate, despite plaque opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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“I bet my neighbor would like a life-size portrait of me, at his expense.”
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM