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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 18h

"Untethered from facts", or UFF.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's tweet that Portland is "war ravaged" just backfired. A Trump-picked judge cited it in blocking National Guard deployment to Portland, declaring him "untethered from facts."

On the pod, Oregon AG Dan Rayfield illuminatingly explains the ruling and what's next:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...

Trump’s Own Tweet on Portland Backfires as Judge Deals Him Harsh Loss

As a judge’s blunt ruling blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon’s Attorney General tells us in an interview that Trump’s lawless threats are working against him—and discusses what com...

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 18h

OOhhhhh plenary authority well okay then that clarifies things plenary authority yes

a woman in a blue and white dress with the words ok jen on her face

ALT: a woman in a blue and white dress with the words ok jen on her face

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 18h

Senator Murray is a freaking superhero.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Murray: "If House Republicans were here, I'd make sure they understood over 3/4 of the families on the exchanges actually live in R states. And I'd make sure they understand the 10 states where families will face biggest average premium increase hikes when the ACA credits expire are all R states."

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 21h

Here, here. I read them all the time. The opener summary is where most of the good quotes come from.

But don't sleep on those lone dissents! There's always a zinger in there!

IF you're reading for stimulation, as I do.

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 23h

Yeah but LOTS

Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 1d

Today the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of "You're Not The Boss Of Me" vs. "You Have Got To Be Fucking Kidding".

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me about it.

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 1d

The health insurance premiums of the children of @RepMTG (R-GA) are going to double in 2026.

Unless Republicans do something.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

www.nbcnews.com

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 1d

As always, I blame the Cleveland Browns.

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Joe Sudbay @joesudbay.bsky.social · 2d

This is insane

Every legit media outlet knows that and should report accordingly. He's lying and doesn't know what the fuck is happening

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Trump: Portland is burning to the ground—insurrectionists all over the place. The politicians are afraid for their lives. That’s the only reason they say there’s nothing happening.

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 2d

On the other hand, if I'm listening to these lyrics right, then Paul McCartney has been dead since 1966.

So I suppose there's that possibility to consider.

Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 2d

Personally, I prefer lyrics like REM, Elvis Costello, later Beatles - basically, nonsense, or at least nobody tried to cast it as an attempt to direct the entirety of the nation (points) over there.

Except for Ballads. I'll take ballads from anyone. Give me a good heart song.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 2d

One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.

Text card: Listen for dangerous words.
Be alert to the use of the words extremism and terrorism. Be alive to the fatal notions of emergency and exception. Be angry about the treacherous use of patriotic vocabulary.
#OnTyranny

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 2d

Nobody warned me, when I decided to pick an EPL team and follow them, about the sadness of watching favored players from my team get traded off, and watching them play in another team's kit.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 2d

Republicans would rather shut down the government.

Than support healthcare for hardworking American taxpayers.

You deserve better.

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New York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · 2d

“The decision to lock an entire generation out of affordable coverage will have health and economic implications for decades to come,” Natalie Foster writes.

Opinion | G.O.P. to Gen Z: Pay Double for Health Insurance or Go Without

If Democrats don’t win the shutdown fight, millions of young Americans may lose coverage because of higher prices.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 2d

We should be doing everything in our power to protect our friends and neighbors from the oncoming health care crisis.

Instead, Republicans refused to negotiate and shut down the government.

My message? Get back to Washington and do your job.

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 3d

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 3d

It's going to be a real question when the Justices are told that Hegseth wears flag underpants, and so farts through on flag 10-30 times a day.

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Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 3d

You are bonkers.

My favorite song in Wicked is "I'm Not That Girl".

Robert Rutledge @rerutled.bsky.social · 4d

You cannot bargain with fascism, saying "We'll take a little bit of the fascism, but not all of it." They offered this to 9, knowing they'll get 4-5. Then they'll offer it to 90. Then to 500. Thn they'll add 2 new requirements. Then 2 more.

Can. Not. Bargain. With. Fascism.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 4d

This is a bombshell of a story. Hegseth willing to do but want cover from Trump in case it goes horribly wrong. But… archive.ph/2025.10.04-0...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 4d

In July, we documented nearly 50 incidents of immigration officers shattering car windows to make arrests — a tactic experts say was rarely used before Trump took office.

ICE claims its officers use a “minimum amount of force.”

You can judge for yourself.

“We’ll Smash the Fucking Window Out and Drag Him Out”

We’ve documented nearly 50 incidents of immigration officers shattering car windows to make arrests — a tactic experts say was rarely used before Trump took office. ICE claims its officers use a “mini...

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