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There are those that look at things the way they are and ask why? I dream of things that never were and ask why not?
Momento mori
Momento mori
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The US Department of Education “in partnership” w/ America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Moms for Liberty, TPUSA, Heritage, etc. recently launched a new civics education coalition.
AFPI’s team is led by Katie Gorka (Sebastian’s wife) & by Erika Donalds of Moms for Liberty infamy. 1/
AFPI’s team is led by Katie Gorka (Sebastian’s wife) & by Erika Donalds of Moms for Liberty infamy. 1/
October 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The US Department of Education “in partnership” w/ America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Moms for Liberty, TPUSA, Heritage, etc. recently launched a new civics education coalition.
AFPI’s team is led by Katie Gorka (Sebastian’s wife) & by Erika Donalds of Moms for Liberty infamy. 1/
AFPI’s team is led by Katie Gorka (Sebastian’s wife) & by Erika Donalds of Moms for Liberty infamy. 1/
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Ingraham: A Democrat congressional candidate was thrown to the ground by an ICE agent. Good work
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Ingraham: A Democrat congressional candidate was thrown to the ground by an ICE agent. Good work
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The “Israel killed Charlie Kirk” conspiracy theory continues gaining traction on the right, which is likely what prompted this post by JD Vance. 1/ x.com/jdvance/stat...
September 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The “Israel killed Charlie Kirk” conspiracy theory continues gaining traction on the right, which is likely what prompted this post by JD Vance. 1/ x.com/jdvance/stat...
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“Fox star” Brooke Singman is who broke the Tyler Robinson “transgender partner” story based on “sources”. Her report cld be true. But I don’t think we shld assume her sources are reliable since they are unnamed. Also, Newsmax reporter Rob Schmitt posted similar info this AM. His source is Trump. 1/
September 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“Fox star” Brooke Singman is who broke the Tyler Robinson “transgender partner” story based on “sources”. Her report cld be true. But I don’t think we shld assume her sources are reliable since they are unnamed. Also, Newsmax reporter Rob Schmitt posted similar info this AM. His source is Trump. 1/
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Leonard Leo ally Tim Busch has called SCOTUS the “Leo Court,” explaining that Trump “radically changed” the direction of SCOTUS by appointing (anti-abortion) justices “shepherded” by Leo, who he says is “one of the big supporters of the Napa Institute” (founded by Busch). 1/
August 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Leonard Leo ally Tim Busch has called SCOTUS the “Leo Court,” explaining that Trump “radically changed” the direction of SCOTUS by appointing (anti-abortion) justices “shepherded” by Leo, who he says is “one of the big supporters of the Napa Institute” (founded by Busch). 1/
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So, I figured the republicans on the house oversight committee that voted to subpoena the Epstein files figured it was safe to do so because DoJ would remove mentions of Trump. But let’s see if they vote to subpoena this - which Trump can’t whitewash.
Bradley Edwards, attorney for Epstein survivors, says on MSNBC that the executors of Epstein's estate are in possession of the birthday book containing Trump's letter and would be willing to turn it over to authorities
July 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
So, I figured the republicans on the house oversight committee that voted to subpoena the Epstein files figured it was safe to do so because DoJ would remove mentions of Trump. But let’s see if they vote to subpoena this - which Trump can’t whitewash.
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The additional $80,000 that Noem received from the dark money group in 2023 represented a significant boost to her roughly $130,000 salary as South Dakota governor.
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics…
www.propublica.org
July 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The additional $80,000 that Noem received from the dark money group in 2023 represented a significant boost to her roughly $130,000 salary as South Dakota governor.
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
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NEW: Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
The administration has canceled a deal, signed under President Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmon.
With @opb.org
The administration has canceled a deal, signed under President Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmon.
With @opb.org
Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
The Trump administration canceled a deal, signed under President Joe Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmo...
www.propublica.org
June 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
NEW: Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
The administration has canceled a deal, signed under President Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmon.
With @opb.org
The administration has canceled a deal, signed under President Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmon.
With @opb.org
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Interesting. Polls are showing American voters don’t like the idea of being under military occupation by a wildly angry game show host for no reason
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump's Military Crackdown Is Starting To Dent His Poll Numbers
New surveys show voters oppose Trump’s militarized immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.
www.rollingstone.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Interesting. Polls are showing American voters don’t like the idea of being under military occupation by a wildly angry game show host for no reason
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Don’t forget that Hegseth removed the JAG officers at the top of each branch almost immediately upon taking office, for “being in the way.” Not sure if he replaced them or with whom. But JAGs would be the ones making the ultimate call, if necessary
U.S. military is required to disobey illegal orders. The question is where that order would begin: The first officer to get it would have to be the one to say no. This is why both Esper and Milley stopped this at the top in 2020.
Gets murkier if crowd attacks the military, but I don't see it. /1
Gets murkier if crowd attacks the military, but I don't see it. /1
Asking seriously, not trying to be snarky: I would love to know your thoughts on what the military can or should do if they are given the order to, you know, start killing civilians
June 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Don’t forget that Hegseth removed the JAG officers at the top of each branch almost immediately upon taking office, for “being in the way.” Not sure if he replaced them or with whom. But JAGs would be the ones making the ultimate call, if necessary
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Oh no, an "insurrection" of dancing
Imagine being the sourpuss deploying 700 very expensive Marines to ... what? Make LA be the town from Footloose?
Imagine being the sourpuss deploying 700 very expensive Marines to ... what? Make LA be the town from Footloose?
This is the spirit of Los Angeles.
This is California.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
#FreeDavidEndRaids
This is California.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
#FreeDavidEndRaids
June 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Oh no, an "insurrection" of dancing
Imagine being the sourpuss deploying 700 very expensive Marines to ... what? Make LA be the town from Footloose?
Imagine being the sourpuss deploying 700 very expensive Marines to ... what? Make LA be the town from Footloose?
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I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
June 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
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Emily Bove is going to be a Judge because a few Democrats refused to support Biden’s pick, Justice Mangi, simply because he's a Muslim and was smeared by the right-wing and some pro Israel hawks.
Congrats, America.
Congrats, America.
🦋
Trump nominates Emil Bove to be a federal appeals Judge
An acting Deputy AG & Trump's former attorney has been nominated to the US Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Less than 3 months after the Senate Judiciary Committee referred him for "serious professional misconduct" & abuse of his DOJ position
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Trump nominates Emil Bove to be a federal appeals Judge
An acting Deputy AG & Trump's former attorney has been nominated to the US Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Less than 3 months after the Senate Judiciary Committee referred him for "serious professional misconduct" & abuse of his DOJ position
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May 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Emily Bove is going to be a Judge because a few Democrats refused to support Biden’s pick, Justice Mangi, simply because he's a Muslim and was smeared by the right-wing and some pro Israel hawks.
Congrats, America.
Congrats, America.
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In remarks to a private audience in 2023, Russell Vought, who is Trump’s budget chief and the intellectual force behind Trump’s unprecedented power grab, said he championed the term “invasion” because it “unlocked” extraordinary presidential powers.
By @mtredden.bsky.social
By @mtredden.bsky.social
The “Invasion” Invention: The Far Right’s Long Legal Battle to Make Immigrants the Enemy
The Trump administration is using the claim that immigrants have “invaded” the country to justify possibly suspending habeas corpus, part of the constitutional right to due process. A faction of the…
www.propublica.org
May 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In remarks to a private audience in 2023, Russell Vought, who is Trump’s budget chief and the intellectual force behind Trump’s unprecedented power grab, said he championed the term “invasion” because it “unlocked” extraordinary presidential powers.
By @mtredden.bsky.social
By @mtredden.bsky.social
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This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
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Good lord. Everyone go to your local No Kings rally instead.
Parade organizers are keen to emphasize that the event is not in Trump's honor, even as the Army parachute team reportedly plan to fly down and deliver him a gift.
Paratroopers Set to Give Trump Birthday Gift During Army Parade
More details have emerged of planned June 14 event which is meant to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
www.thedailybeast.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Good lord. Everyone go to your local No Kings rally instead.
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I'm telling you, they want to tank the dollar and control the replacement.
Trump Media to raise $2.5 billion to fund bitcoin treasury reut.rs/43yIKaK
Trump Media to raise $2.5 billion to fund bitcoin treasury
Trump Media and Technology Group has entered into agreements with institutional investors to raise about $2.5 billion for the creation of a bitcoin treasury, U.S. President Donald Trump's social media firm said on Tuesday.
reut.rs
May 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I'm telling you, they want to tank the dollar and control the replacement.
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“The only way to deal with a bully is to stand up to him.” (Lawrence Tribe)
#StandUp #ImpeachHim #FightLikeHell
#StandUp #ImpeachHim #FightLikeHell
April 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
“The only way to deal with a bully is to stand up to him.” (Lawrence Tribe)
#StandUp #ImpeachHim #FightLikeHell
#StandUp #ImpeachHim #FightLikeHell
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The fight for democracy is the fight of our generation. It may not be the battle we wanted, but it is the one we face. The state of our democracy and the future of our country depends on our willingness to take risks, ignore the naysayers, weather setbacks and fight fiercely for democracy.
The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight
Justice Riggs is right. We should not have to fight for democracy. But the reality is that we must.
www.democracydocket.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The fight for democracy is the fight of our generation. It may not be the battle we wanted, but it is the one we face. The state of our democracy and the future of our country depends on our willingness to take risks, ignore the naysayers, weather setbacks and fight fiercely for democracy.
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Um... Hidden in this abhorrent spending bill is a provision that lets Pumpkin Tits ignore the courts. HELLO?!
The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king
Don’t let this happen
robertreich.substack.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Um... Hidden in this abhorrent spending bill is a provision that lets Pumpkin Tits ignore the courts. HELLO?!
You can support Israel and Palestine at the same time. It’s Netenyahoo and members of IDF that must be held accountable. It’s Hamas that must be held accountable. Reject the murderers. Support peaceful Jews and Palestinians.
May 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
You can support Israel and Palestine at the same time. It’s Netenyahoo and members of IDF that must be held accountable. It’s Hamas that must be held accountable. Reject the murderers. Support peaceful Jews and Palestinians.
Jenny’s out here dropping truth bombs and scaring the shut out of everyone with functioning brain cells. Thanks. 😉. But truthfully, heritage foundation should be the major target of every sane person. Let’s get this message out to the masses.
Holy McCarthyism. The “Oversight Project”—which began as a project of Heritage Foundation (led by Kevin Roberts)—tweeted on 4/30/25 that it has asked the FBI to “release records regarding Jamie Raskin's father, a suspected communist agent…” 1/ x.com/itsyourgov/s...
May 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Jenny’s out here dropping truth bombs and scaring the shut out of everyone with functioning brain cells. Thanks. 😉. But truthfully, heritage foundation should be the major target of every sane person. Let’s get this message out to the masses.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court permanently BLOCKS Trump executive order targeting my former law firm, Perkins Coie.
Executive Order 14230, entitled “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP,” violates the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and is therefore null and void
Executive Order 14230, entitled “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP,” violates the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and is therefore null and void
May 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court permanently BLOCKS Trump executive order targeting my former law firm, Perkins Coie.
Executive Order 14230, entitled “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP,” violates the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and is therefore null and void
Executive Order 14230, entitled “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP,” violates the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and is therefore null and void
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Ed Martin, Trump's pick for D.C. U.S. District Attorney, ghostwrote online attacks against an Illinois judge with whom he was in a legal dispute.
We obtained emails that show Martin bought a laptop for the woman who made the posts and coached her on how to make them look organic: propub.li/4d1aut5
We obtained emails that show Martin bought a laptop for the woman who made the posts and coached her on how to make them look organic: propub.li/4d1aut5
April 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ed Martin, Trump's pick for D.C. U.S. District Attorney, ghostwrote online attacks against an Illinois judge with whom he was in a legal dispute.
We obtained emails that show Martin bought a laptop for the woman who made the posts and coached her on how to make them look organic: propub.li/4d1aut5
We obtained emails that show Martin bought a laptop for the woman who made the posts and coached her on how to make them look organic: propub.li/4d1aut5