@1bigowl.bsky.social
Oaths to the Constitution, always Independent with Center-Right leanings, now just embarrassed. Want at least some ethics and integrity in my politicians.
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"The idea that approval of a vaccine might depend—even a little bit—on whether the manufacturer says ‘pretty please’ speaks volumes about what role scientific judgment is now playing in the approval process."
This Is What Destroying the Vaccine Market Looks Like
A shocking move by RFK Jr.’s team has the industry spooked—for good reason.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"The idea that approval of a vaccine might depend—even a little bit—on whether the manufacturer says ‘pretty please’ speaks volumes about what role scientific judgment is now playing in the approval process."
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We’re renewing Canada’s relationship with China.
As part of our new strategic partnership, China is granting visa-free travel for Canadians.
As part of our new strategic partnership, China is granting visa-free travel for Canadians.
February 16, 2026 at 6:59 PM
We’re renewing Canada’s relationship with China.
As part of our new strategic partnership, China is granting visa-free travel for Canadians.
As part of our new strategic partnership, China is granting visa-free travel for Canadians.
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As a former sex crimes prosecutor, I break down what the Palm Beach Police Chief says Trump told him in 2006, and I use documents from the Epstein files to explain why it destroys Trump’s Epstein narrative in 2026. Watch here: youtu.be/8yVr1zVK7Fw?...
EXPOSED: The Epstein Call Trump Wants BURIED
YouTube video by Courtside with Kristy Greenberg
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM
As a former sex crimes prosecutor, I break down what the Palm Beach Police Chief says Trump told him in 2006, and I use documents from the Epstein files to explain why it destroys Trump’s Epstein narrative in 2026. Watch here: youtu.be/8yVr1zVK7Fw?...
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2006: Trump told police Maxwell was Epstein’s “operative.” That wasn’t public knowledge. So how did Trump know?
2025: Maxwell denied her role in Epstein’s operation to the Deputy AG. Trump apparently knows that’s false. So why hasn’t his DOJ charged her with lying?
2025: Maxwell denied her role in Epstein’s operation to the Deputy AG. Trump apparently knows that’s false. So why hasn’t his DOJ charged her with lying?
February 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM
2006: Trump told police Maxwell was Epstein’s “operative.” That wasn’t public knowledge. So how did Trump know?
2025: Maxwell denied her role in Epstein’s operation to the Deputy AG. Trump apparently knows that’s false. So why hasn’t his DOJ charged her with lying?
2025: Maxwell denied her role in Epstein’s operation to the Deputy AG. Trump apparently knows that’s false. So why hasn’t his DOJ charged her with lying?
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The 2026 agenda has left GOP lawmakers more fixated on the advertising efforts of their individual campaigns than working as a party to pass more legislation that addresses the cost of living.
“Are we doing enough? We’re not doing anything. Everybody’s working on getting elected.” trib.al/GHAUKki
“Are we doing enough? We’re not doing anything. Everybody’s working on getting elected.” trib.al/GHAUKki
February 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The 2026 agenda has left GOP lawmakers more fixated on the advertising efforts of their individual campaigns than working as a party to pass more legislation that addresses the cost of living.
“Are we doing enough? We’re not doing anything. Everybody’s working on getting elected.” trib.al/GHAUKki
“Are we doing enough? We’re not doing anything. Everybody’s working on getting elected.” trib.al/GHAUKki
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She was 16.
Ofelia’s brave and tragic story is the story of ICE’s corrupt and broken culture of cruelty.
When they try to tell you that ICE can be salvaged, remind them of Ofelia.
America will never forget these stories.
And never forgive.
Defund and disband ICE.
Ofelia’s brave and tragic story is the story of ICE’s corrupt and broken culture of cruelty.
When they try to tell you that ICE can be salvaged, remind them of Ofelia.
America will never forget these stories.
And never forgive.
Defund and disband ICE.
February 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
She was 16.
Ofelia’s brave and tragic story is the story of ICE’s corrupt and broken culture of cruelty.
When they try to tell you that ICE can be salvaged, remind them of Ofelia.
America will never forget these stories.
And never forgive.
Defund and disband ICE.
Ofelia’s brave and tragic story is the story of ICE’s corrupt and broken culture of cruelty.
When they try to tell you that ICE can be salvaged, remind them of Ofelia.
America will never forget these stories.
And never forgive.
Defund and disband ICE.
And Donald J. Trump, of the Trump Regime Experiment, will surely be written in history as the very worst president, by far, in all of American history.
"Abraham Lincoln was our greatest president. But perhaps history is quietly teaching us a sober lesson in the fact that his time in office was bracketed by two of our worst presidents: James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson."
Rubio to Europe: We Hit You Because We Love You
But America’s allies aren’t interested in an abusive relationship.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM
And Donald J. Trump, of the Trump Regime Experiment, will surely be written in history as the very worst president, by far, in all of American history.
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"I don't really know what to tell you about those other four senators [who voted no on SB141], but now I want to go back & look at the campaign ads they ran last election." - @vaplan.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
February 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
"I don't really know what to tell you about those other four senators [who voted no on SB141], but now I want to go back & look at the campaign ads they ran last election." - @vaplan.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
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So six VA Senate Rs are fine with ICE entering people's homes without a judicial warrant, which is WILDLY unconstitutional/unAmerican. Also, 19 Senate Rs are fine with "terrorizing...naturalized citizens engaging in their right to vote." bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond... h/t @vaplan.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
So six VA Senate Rs are fine with ICE entering people's homes without a judicial warrant, which is WILDLY unconstitutional/unAmerican. Also, 19 Senate Rs are fine with "terrorizing...naturalized citizens engaging in their right to vote." bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond... h/t @vaplan.bsky.social
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MORE: Magistrate Judge Dulce Foster also rejects the notion that the announced end of Operation Metro Surge has any bearing on the issue because the withdrawal has not actually occurred yet. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
MORE: Magistrate Judge Dulce Foster also rejects the notion that the announced end of Operation Metro Surge has any bearing on the issue because the withdrawal has not actually occurred yet. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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JUST IN: A federal magistrate judge has denied Minnesota's bid for quick discovery in case to End Operation Metro Surge, despite finding it has had "a devastating impact on Minnesota residents" an accountability is still "in its infancy." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
JUST IN: A federal magistrate judge has denied Minnesota's bid for quick discovery in case to End Operation Metro Surge, despite finding it has had "a devastating impact on Minnesota residents" an accountability is still "in its infancy." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Two great people and fine Democrats - @bethmacy.bsky.social and @tomperriello.bsky.social - will likely be running against each other for the VA06 Democratic nomination. Let's hope it stays 100% postive, with each candidate making the case FOR his/her candidacy... bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
February 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Two great people and fine Democrats - @bethmacy.bsky.social and @tomperriello.bsky.social - will likely be running against each other for the VA06 Democratic nomination. Let's hope it stays 100% postive, with each candidate making the case FOR his/her candidacy... bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
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New from me in @theatlantic.com: "Young people who voted for Trump have said that they believed him during the campaign when he promised to 'build the greatest economy in the history of the world.' Now they say they feel duped and let down." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
The Disappointment of Young Trump Voters
Americans under 30 swung to the right in 2024, but they’re not getting what they voted for.
www.theatlantic.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:57 PM
New from me in @theatlantic.com: "Young people who voted for Trump have said that they believed him during the campaign when he promised to 'build the greatest economy in the history of the world.' Now they say they feel duped and let down." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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The question of whether the United States would come to Europe’s defense in a time of crisis seems less certain than the question of whether the United States will cause another European security crisis.
Rubio Offers Europe Trumpism With a Human Face
All the talk of friendship and partnership masked a deeper hostility.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The question of whether the United States would come to Europe’s defense in a time of crisis seems less certain than the question of whether the United States will cause another European security crisis.
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"Today’s General Assembly calendar includes votes and consideration of over 400 bills that have worked their way through the House’s 52 subcommittees and 14 committees!" - Del. @DavidReidVA (and tomorrow, of course, is Crossover Day!) bluevirginia.us/2026/02/va-h...
February 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
"Today’s General Assembly calendar includes votes and consideration of over 400 bills that have worked their way through the House’s 52 subcommittees and 14 committees!" - Del. @DavidReidVA (and tomorrow, of course, is Crossover Day!) bluevirginia.us/2026/02/va-h...
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Americans can expect jumbo-sized refund cheques after the tax-filing season wraps up in April. On top of that will be plenty of headline-grabbers such as “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime”
Donald Trump’s schemes to juice the economy
Watch out for sneaky stimulus
econ.st
February 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Americans can expect jumbo-sized refund cheques after the tax-filing season wraps up in April. On top of that will be plenty of headline-grabbers such as “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime”
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VA Senate Majority Leader @ssurovell.bsky.social talks about his solar permitting bill being an affordability bill. Why? Because "automated permitting could lower the cost of a standard solar system by between $6,000 and $7,000" (!) bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
February 16, 2026 at 8:22 PM
VA Senate Majority Leader @ssurovell.bsky.social talks about his solar permitting bill being an affordability bill. Why? Because "automated permitting could lower the cost of a standard solar system by between $6,000 and $7,000" (!) bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
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VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger Pledges to Sign Legislation "after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 1, 2028." bluevirginia.us/2026/02/va-h...
February 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger Pledges to Sign Legislation "after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 1, 2028." bluevirginia.us/2026/02/va-h...
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WATCH: “I think he needs to focus on making sure women actually live through childbirth rather than kill more women for their health care choices.”
Sen. london lamar (D) reacts to Rep. Monty Fritts (R) telling us women should face execution for having abortions.
Sen. london lamar (D) reacts to Rep. Monty Fritts (R) telling us women should face execution for having abortions.
February 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
WATCH: “I think he needs to focus on making sure women actually live through childbirth rather than kill more women for their health care choices.”
Sen. london lamar (D) reacts to Rep. Monty Fritts (R) telling us women should face execution for having abortions.
Sen. london lamar (D) reacts to Rep. Monty Fritts (R) telling us women should face execution for having abortions.
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"Hello? Mr. President? Yes, this is your top political messaging advisor speaking. I am advising you to keep portraying yourself as a predator and the American people as prey. This is known to be a winning message before the critical Midterms. Thank you for your attention to this matter! MAGA!!!"
An official post from the White House. Donald Trump, Vampire Hunter.
February 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
"Hello? Mr. President? Yes, this is your top political messaging advisor speaking. I am advising you to keep portraying yourself as a predator and the American people as prey. This is known to be a winning message before the critical Midterms. Thank you for your attention to this matter! MAGA!!!"
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So you're saying ICE is incompatible with the rule of law as practiced in this nation from the founding?
Think I see a pretty easy solution here, champ.
Think I see a pretty easy solution here, champ.
Rep. Mark Alford: "If you tie a judicial warrant to what ICE is doing, it will never happen"
February 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
So you're saying ICE is incompatible with the rule of law as practiced in this nation from the founding?
Think I see a pretty easy solution here, champ.
Think I see a pretty easy solution here, champ.
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Ridiculous as always by far-right-Republican VA State Sen. Bryce "Taking Dems to the Train Station" Reeves. And, of course, Gov. Abigail Spanberger demolishes him - calmly, icily, with facts/logic. bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
February 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Ridiculous as always by far-right-Republican VA State Sen. Bryce "Taking Dems to the Train Station" Reeves. And, of course, Gov. Abigail Spanberger demolishes him - calmly, icily, with facts/logic. bluevirginia.us/2026/02/mond...
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GEORGIA — Trump’s DHS just bought an ICE detention warehouse for $128 MILLION… that sold for $29 MILLION two years ago… from a Russia-based real estate company.🤔
Nothing to see here, folks!
We are being looted so hard by these crooks
Nothing to see here, folks!
We are being looted so hard by these crooks
February 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
GEORGIA — Trump’s DHS just bought an ICE detention warehouse for $128 MILLION… that sold for $29 MILLION two years ago… from a Russia-based real estate company.🤔
Nothing to see here, folks!
We are being looted so hard by these crooks
Nothing to see here, folks!
We are being looted so hard by these crooks
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WALMART WHITE HOUSE: For a $1M minimum, donors can gain access to President Trump.
Bloomberg's @timobrien.bsky.social explains why it's difficult for Congress to rein in Trump's pay-to-play nature on @theweekendprime.bsky.social
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRrD...
Bloomberg's @timobrien.bsky.social explains why it's difficult for Congress to rein in Trump's pay-to-play nature on @theweekendprime.bsky.social
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRrD...
Trump PUSHING $1M-$2.5M 'pay-for-play’ scheme for America's 250th birthday bash
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
WALMART WHITE HOUSE: For a $1M minimum, donors can gain access to President Trump.
Bloomberg's @timobrien.bsky.social explains why it's difficult for Congress to rein in Trump's pay-to-play nature on @theweekendprime.bsky.social
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRrD...
Bloomberg's @timobrien.bsky.social explains why it's difficult for Congress to rein in Trump's pay-to-play nature on @theweekendprime.bsky.social
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRrD...