Mom Cow
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· Nov 13
How to Build an Autocracy
The preconditions are present in the U.S. today. Here’s the playbook Donald Trump could use to set the country down a path toward illiberalism.
www.theatlantic.com
Have had this pinned to my Twitter account since 2017. Details are slightly different, but concept still applies:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Dead on.
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Dead on.
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Wanton murder is a deal-breaker for some democracies.
Who knew?
Who knew?
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Wanton murder is a deal-breaker for some democracies.
Who knew?
Who knew?
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We HAVE a protest
in Washington DC.
Every day.
Our demand: the fascist Trump regime must be removed from power.
Join us!
RefuseFascism.org
Help us surround
the White House
Sat Nov 15 at 1 PM
TrumpMustGo.org for daily events schedule
in Washington DC.
Every day.
Our demand: the fascist Trump regime must be removed from power.
Join us!
RefuseFascism.org
Help us surround
the White House
Sat Nov 15 at 1 PM
TrumpMustGo.org for daily events schedule
Home - Refuse Fascism
WE THE PEOPLEMUST ACT TOGETHERUNITEDFOR ONE DEMAND TRUMP MUSTGO NOW! See Partners List Action Calendar Come to DC Become a Partner Organization Donate Come to DC Donate Become a Partner Organization T...
RefuseFascism.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We HAVE a protest
in Washington DC.
Every day.
Our demand: the fascist Trump regime must be removed from power.
Join us!
RefuseFascism.org
Help us surround
the White House
Sat Nov 15 at 1 PM
TrumpMustGo.org for daily events schedule
in Washington DC.
Every day.
Our demand: the fascist Trump regime must be removed from power.
Join us!
RefuseFascism.org
Help us surround
the White House
Sat Nov 15 at 1 PM
TrumpMustGo.org for daily events schedule
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Morning SkyBees ❤️ Right now nothing has changed. There is still another vote in the Senate. Then to the house, then to trump.
Call the reps. Burn up the phone lines.
Call the reps. Burn up the phone lines.
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Morning SkyBees ❤️ Right now nothing has changed. There is still another vote in the Senate. Then to the house, then to trump.
Call the reps. Burn up the phone lines.
Call the reps. Burn up the phone lines.
It goes without saying, but what an absolute ass.
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It goes without saying, but what an absolute ass.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
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My statement on the proposed Senate deal
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My statement on the proposed Senate deal
I have a lot of ties to this town, but there's not a lot to write home about in Bryan....... unless you're a convicted sex offender. 🫤
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Ghislaine Maxwell's prison emails show she is 'happier' at minimum-security Texas facility
Maxwell, a convicted sex offender connected to Jeffrey Epstein, was moved to a less restrictive federal prison this summer. Congress is investigating allegations of special treatment.
www.nbcnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I have a lot of ties to this town, but there's not a lot to write home about in Bryan....... unless you're a convicted sex offender. 🫤
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Happy Birthday Bonnie Raitt! Explore her musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/BRaittHBD
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy Birthday Bonnie Raitt! Explore her musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/BRaittHBD
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I can't believe I have to post this, but in these uncertain times, it's better to be prepared.
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I can't believe I have to post this, but in these uncertain times, it's better to be prepared.
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The American Federation of Gov Employees issued a press release (11/6/25) opposing AFGE Pres. Kelley's call for a "clean" end to the shutdown.
The union MUST "hold the line" for a budget that secures affordable healthcare & collective bargaining rights before restoring paychecks.
Do not surrender.
The union MUST "hold the line" for a budget that secures affordable healthcare & collective bargaining rights before restoring paychecks.
Do not surrender.
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The American Federation of Gov Employees issued a press release (11/6/25) opposing AFGE Pres. Kelley's call for a "clean" end to the shutdown.
The union MUST "hold the line" for a budget that secures affordable healthcare & collective bargaining rights before restoring paychecks.
Do not surrender.
The union MUST "hold the line" for a budget that secures affordable healthcare & collective bargaining rights before restoring paychecks.
Do not surrender.
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UPDATE: It looks like a few other states may have beefed up their premium alignment factor more than I thought. Will explain tomorrow!
📣📣📣 NEW: If you're an #ACA enrollee living in #WASHINGTON, #ILLINOIS or #ARKANSAS (or one of several other states) and earn between 2x - 4x the federal poverty level, I have some very good news for you:
acasignups.net/25/11/06/pre...
acasignups.net/25/11/06/pre...
Premium Alignment, or how a dozen states are quietly providing ACA enrollees w/better options even in the face of expiring tax credits
I've written multiple times in the past about "Silver Loading," the ACA health insurance policy pricing strategy in which insurance carriers load the extra cost of their Cost Sharing Reduction financi...
acasignups.net
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 AM
UPDATE: It looks like a few other states may have beefed up their premium alignment factor more than I thought. Will explain tomorrow!
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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The man who gleefully did this was just awarded a trillion dollar pay package by his shareholders.
Karma is a myth and life is defined by injustice.
Karma is a myth and life is defined by injustice.
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The man who gleefully did this was just awarded a trillion dollar pay package by his shareholders.
Karma is a myth and life is defined by injustice.
Karma is a myth and life is defined by injustice.
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This is what community looks like.
More info here: tr.ee/0fgH1-aD6_
h/t to both @sunflowerwall.bsky.social and @weega.bsky.social
More info here: tr.ee/0fgH1-aD6_
h/t to both @sunflowerwall.bsky.social and @weega.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is what community looks like.
More info here: tr.ee/0fgH1-aD6_
h/t to both @sunflowerwall.bsky.social and @weega.bsky.social
More info here: tr.ee/0fgH1-aD6_
h/t to both @sunflowerwall.bsky.social and @weega.bsky.social
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Please share this for anyone that needs
November 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Please share this for anyone that needs
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The open letter from AFGE members to AFGE President Everett Kelley can be viewed here:
An Open Letter to AFGE President Everett Kelley
(Dues paying AFGE members who wish to sign this letter can do so here.) Dear President Kelley, We, the undersigned rank-and-file members of AFGE, strongly oppose your recent call for an end to the g...
docs.google.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The open letter from AFGE members to AFGE President Everett Kelley can be viewed here:
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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In case you have a flight in your immediate future..
The Trump administration curbing Americans' ability to travel safely during the holidays feels like something the American people are going to dislike. Trump says he's a dealmaker. Where is the deal? www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Airports Over Government Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:12 AM
In case you have a flight in your immediate future..
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