StawM
@stawm.bsky.social
Retired Canadian with hope for a better future.
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Calmes: Trump's motto in 2025? 'Me, myself and I'
Column: Trump's motto in 2025? 'Me, myself and I'
To an extent that’s shocked even critics long convinced of his sociopathic narcissism, the president has fashioned a government that’s of Trump, by Trump and for Trump.
www.latimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Calmes: Trump's motto in 2025? 'Me, myself and I'
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Vance defended the administration’s vile immigration policies in a way that fundamentally degraded his own family: people he is bound by vows—which should be sacred to a Christian—to love and protect.
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Who Is JD Vance? (No, Seriously. Who Is He?)
The vice president is a cynical shapeshifter, willing to say anything—and be anybody—to become the most powerful person in America.
trib.al
December 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Vance defended the administration’s vile immigration policies in a way that fundamentally degraded his own family: people he is bound by vows—which should be sacred to a Christian—to love and protect.
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trib.al/g43mrDD
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The widow of a racist bigot endorses a christofascist. News on all of Trump’s propaganda networks.
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The widow of a racist bigot endorses a christofascist. News on all of Trump’s propaganda networks.
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Commentary by James Bruggers
Shutting down the National Center for Atmospheric Research is stupid and tragic. It's shooting ourselves in the foot and shooting the messenger.
@jbruggers.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/19/s...
Shutting down the National Center for Atmospheric Research is stupid and tragic. It's shooting ourselves in the foot and shooting the messenger.
@jbruggers.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/19/s...
Sure, debate what to do about climate change. But Trump's war on science can't end well. • Kentucky Lantern
Shutting down the National Center for Atmospheric Research is stupid and tragic. It's shooting ourselves in the foot and shooting the messenger.
kentuckylantern.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Commentary by James Bruggers
Shutting down the National Center for Atmospheric Research is stupid and tragic. It's shooting ourselves in the foot and shooting the messenger.
@jbruggers.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/19/s...
Shutting down the National Center for Atmospheric Research is stupid and tragic. It's shooting ourselves in the foot and shooting the messenger.
@jbruggers.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/19/s...
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As it turns out, the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun *isn’t* a good guy with a gun—it can be a good guy *without* a gun. Just another NRA lie.
December 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
As it turns out, the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun *isn’t* a good guy with a gun—it can be a good guy *without* a gun. Just another NRA lie.
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An FBI dossier assessing the leadership of Kash Patel and his team has deemed them "in over their heads".
'What a clown': FBI's own dossier breaks down Kash Patel team as 'in over their heads'
An FBI dossier assessing the leadership of Kash Patel and his team has deemed them "in over their heads". FBI Director Patel, along with deputy director Dan Bongino, appear to have had a negative effect on employee's with "an 80/20" skew to negativity through anecdotal reporting. The "pulse check" o...
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
An FBI dossier assessing the leadership of Kash Patel and his team has deemed them "in over their heads".
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President Trump has set free a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of victims.
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
David Gentile had been found guilty for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
nyti.ms
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
President Trump has set free a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of victims.
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David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
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European leaders slammed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow today, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
European leaders scoff at Orbán’s latest Putin love-in
EU leaders say they don’t expect the Hungarian prime minister’s trip to Moscow to bring peace to Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
European leaders slammed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow today, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Trump’s Regime Is Collapsing As DOGE Implodes In Disgrace, Foreign MAGA Trolls Exposed, ICE City Partnerships Crumble, While Crockett Slams Quitter Marge Greene and AOC Brings Holiday Joy To NYC Families
Trump’s Regime Is Collapsing As DOGE Implodes In Disgrace, Foreign MAGA Trolls Exposed, ICE City Partnerships Crumble, While Crockett Slams Quitter Marge Greene and AOC Brings Holiday Joy To NYC Famil...
Demolishing the propaganda machine
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Trump’s Regime Is Collapsing As DOGE Implodes In Disgrace, Foreign MAGA Trolls Exposed, ICE City Partnerships Crumble, While Crockett Slams Quitter Marge Greene and AOC Brings Holiday Joy To NYC Families
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Tell Congress to Impeach Trump
Tell Congress to Impeach Trump
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Tell Congress to Impeach Trump
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Inflation is driving up prices for Thanksgiving staples. Since last year:
– Turkey is up 36%
– Ham is up 49%
– Cranberry sauce is up 22%
Trump’s trade war is shrinking portions and making the holidays less affordable.
– Turkey is up 36%
– Ham is up 49%
– Cranberry sauce is up 22%
Trump’s trade war is shrinking portions and making the holidays less affordable.
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Inflation is driving up prices for Thanksgiving staples. Since last year:
– Turkey is up 36%
– Ham is up 49%
– Cranberry sauce is up 22%
Trump’s trade war is shrinking portions and making the holidays less affordable.
– Turkey is up 36%
– Ham is up 49%
– Cranberry sauce is up 22%
Trump’s trade war is shrinking portions and making the holidays less affordable.
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Journalists should never be arrested for doing their jobs.
Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County must immediately drop the charges against photojournalist Dave Decker, and police should apologize for arresting him for doing nothing more than working to keep the public informed.
Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County must immediately drop the charges against photojournalist Dave Decker, and police should apologize for arresting him for doing nothing more than working to keep the public informed.
Photojournalist arrested at Miami immigration protest, gear seized
Freelance photojournalist Dave Decker was arrested by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies while documenting anti-deportation protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Journalists should never be arrested for doing their jobs.
Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County must immediately drop the charges against photojournalist Dave Decker, and police should apologize for arresting him for doing nothing more than working to keep the public informed.
Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County must immediately drop the charges against photojournalist Dave Decker, and police should apologize for arresting him for doing nothing more than working to keep the public informed.
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I still can’t figure out why the taxpayers of this country have to pay for FBI security details for the girlfriend of the Director.
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I still can’t figure out why the taxpayers of this country have to pay for FBI security details for the girlfriend of the Director.
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map, boldly claiming that the much-maligned letter it sent urging state leaders to redistrict was not, in fact, the reason why Texas redrew its map immediately after receiving the letter.
DOJ Tries To Undo Damage of Its ‘Ham-Fisted’ Letter in Texas Gerrymander Case
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map, boldly claiming that the much-maligned letter it sent urging state leaders to redistrict was not, in fact, the reason why Texas redrew its map immediately after receiving the letter.
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What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
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“Plead the Fifth” regarding what??
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Ghislaine Maxwell will plead Fifth in House Epstein probe, Comer says
The late sex offender's convicted co-conspirator has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee.
www.politico.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“Plead the Fifth” regarding what??
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
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These are fake pardons for fake electors. They are part of Trump's argument that there was nothing wrong with trying to steal than the 2020 election and January 6. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump claims he "pardoned" his fake electors. He doesn't have that power.
The president executed a half-baked plan cooked up by pardon attorney Ed Martin.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
These are fake pardons for fake electors. They are part of Trump's argument that there was nothing wrong with trying to steal than the 2020 election and January 6. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Trump, carrying out an Ed Martin plan I first reported on in June, claims, according to Martin, to have pardoned 2020 "fake electors." But the president lacks that power. Those people face state charges. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump claims he "pardoned" his fake electors. He doesn't have that power.
The president executed a half-baked plan cooked up by pardon attorney Ed Martin.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Trump, carrying out an Ed Martin plan I first reported on in June, claims, according to Martin, to have pardoned 2020 "fake electors." But the president lacks that power. Those people face state charges. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The university of Michigan released its consumer confidence index.
US consumer confidence is at the lowest level since 1951.
Trump tanked the economy in his first term!
Is he’s doing it to us again?
US consumer confidence is at the lowest level since 1951.
Trump tanked the economy in his first term!
Is he’s doing it to us again?
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The university of Michigan released its consumer confidence index.
US consumer confidence is at the lowest level since 1951.
Trump tanked the economy in his first term!
Is he’s doing it to us again?
US consumer confidence is at the lowest level since 1951.
Trump tanked the economy in his first term!
Is he’s doing it to us again?
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"It’s easy to fall into the narrative that ‘you shouldn’t worry about Ukraine or Belarus, just enjoy your comfortable life.’ ... But if you don’t help Ukraine and Belarus now, you could be next," the Belarusian opposition leader said.
‘Belarus’ Strategic Importance Cannot Be Ignored’: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya - The Moscow Times
When Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks about Belarus today, she begins with a clarification: “We cannot talk about Belarus as a unified entity — we must separate the [Alexander] Lukashenko regime from t...
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"It’s easy to fall into the narrative that ‘you shouldn’t worry about Ukraine or Belarus, just enjoy your comfortable life.’ ... But if you don’t help Ukraine and Belarus now, you could be next," the Belarusian opposition leader said.
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Trump's incoherent answers to Norah O'Donnell raise new questions about Joe Biden's mental fitness.
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Trump's incoherent answers to Norah O'Donnell raise new questions about Joe Biden's mental fitness.
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Since Trump won, Democrats have been steadily gaining electoral momentum
“In 42 state legislative and U.S. congressional races across 18 states in 2025, Democrats have improved their margins by an average of more than 15% over the gap between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in the same districts”
“In 42 state legislative and U.S. congressional races across 18 states in 2025, Democrats have improved their margins by an average of more than 15% over the gap between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in the same districts”
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Since Trump won, Democrats have been steadily gaining electoral momentum
“In 42 state legislative and U.S. congressional races across 18 states in 2025, Democrats have improved their margins by an average of more than 15% over the gap between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in the same districts”
“In 42 state legislative and U.S. congressional races across 18 states in 2025, Democrats have improved their margins by an average of more than 15% over the gap between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in the same districts”
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Trump Job Approval Among 18-29 Year Olds:
🔴 Disapprove: 75% (+38)
🟢 Approve: 20% (-22)
YouGov / Oct 27, 2025
(% Change With Feb 4, 2025)
🔴 Disapprove: 75% (+38)
🟢 Approve: 20% (-22)
YouGov / Oct 27, 2025
(% Change With Feb 4, 2025)
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Trump Job Approval Among 18-29 Year Olds:
🔴 Disapprove: 75% (+38)
🟢 Approve: 20% (-22)
YouGov / Oct 27, 2025
(% Change With Feb 4, 2025)
🔴 Disapprove: 75% (+38)
🟢 Approve: 20% (-22)
YouGov / Oct 27, 2025
(% Change With Feb 4, 2025)