Dan Simonds
@djsimonds.bsky.social
Concerned Citizen, Forester, small-time Entrepreneur from a little town in the mountains of Maine (2nd district). I make a living with 3rd party certification standards for sustainable wood products (FSC, SFI, PEFC).
Checks and balances got the U.S. through Watergate. Clark Hoyt on what’s gone wrong since:
Why Trump Gets Away With It
The institutional checks that got the country through Watergate are far weaker now.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
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Fox News's editorial line today is to ignore Epstein at all costs. The scandal has only been mentioned once all morning, and that was about Trump's tweet calling for an investigation of Democrats.
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Fox News's editorial line today is to ignore Epstein at all costs. The scandal has only been mentioned once all morning, and that was about Trump's tweet calling for an investigation of Democrats.
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After Ghislaine Maxwell lied to Todd Blanche, someone waived her sex offender status and moved her to Club Fed with "OUT" custody - allowing her to work outside the prison walls. 3 months ago, I got her Bureau of Prisons points screen as proof. We still don't know who approved all this.
BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Senator Whitehouse asked the BOP for Ghislaine Maxwells sex offender waiver, custody level, transfer code, and security point score. I have them. She's also been granted the ability to leave the facility for work assignments. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: I Have Ghislaine Maxwell's Security Score, Custody Level, Transfer Code, and Sex Offender Waiver
I have reviewed an electronic file that includes some of the information Senator Whitehouse is demanding from the Bureau of Prisons.
www.muellershewrote.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
After Ghislaine Maxwell lied to Todd Blanche, someone waived her sex offender status and moved her to Club Fed with "OUT" custody - allowing her to work outside the prison walls. 3 months ago, I got her Bureau of Prisons points screen as proof. We still don't know who approved all this.
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Merrick Garland left a standing impression that no one powerful will ever be held accountable. Democrats should rectify that by saying, loudly and every hour, that people who act on illegal orders will face punishment by the next DOJ.
Dems can say: Are you really sure you want to trust Trump, of all people, when he tells you that what he’s directing you to do is lawful, and that you’ll be protected later as a result? That’s a tenuous position for anyone to put themselves into—and Dems should not hesitate to say so.
Awful: Trump's boat bombings are now being justified by a new legal memo that relies on WH's own determinations as evidence. Memo also says people can't be prosecuted for the killings. But that reveals WH knows there's legal vulnerability here, Ds tell me.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Merrick Garland left a standing impression that no one powerful will ever be held accountable. Democrats should rectify that by saying, loudly and every hour, that people who act on illegal orders will face punishment by the next DOJ.
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This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
Indiana likely will not push forward with redistricting despite pressure from White House
It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
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The American political class is so disconnected from voters that they don’t realize that regular folks are totally down with a giant pan partisan jail cell holding everyone involved with Epstein’s crimes.
#uspoli
#uspoli
November 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The American political class is so disconnected from voters that they don’t realize that regular folks are totally down with a giant pan partisan jail cell holding everyone involved with Epstein’s crimes.
#uspoli
#uspoli
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It’s been a year to the day we bought (and then didn’t, for reasons we still don’t fully know) InfoWars. We’re still trying. In the year since, we built The Onion into one of the biggest newspapers in the United States. I’m so proud of this place. I’m proud we do hard stuff. Thank you for caring.
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It’s been a year to the day we bought (and then didn’t, for reasons we still don’t fully know) InfoWars. We’re still trying. In the year since, we built The Onion into one of the biggest newspapers in the United States. I’m so proud of this place. I’m proud we do hard stuff. Thank you for caring.
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The files we’ve all been waiting for are finally getting released…
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The files we’ve all been waiting for are finally getting released…
A lot of Americans want most billionaires out of America. Demand social accountability. Or tax them until they leave. And good riddance.
Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
Americans Want Billionaires Out Of Politics—And Think They’re A Threat To Democracy, Poll Shows
Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
A lot of Americans want most billionaires out of America. Demand social accountability. Or tax them until they leave. And good riddance.
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Epstein wrote of Trump: "i have met some very bad people ,, none as bad as trump. not one decent cell in his body.. so yes – dangerous."
November 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Epstein wrote of Trump: "i have met some very bad people ,, none as bad as trump. not one decent cell in his body.. so yes – dangerous."
Does Susan Collins support throwing away our oldest and strongest alliance to satisfy Trump’s fragile ego & corrupt business interests?
Has anyone asked her?
#mepolitics
Has anyone asked her?
#mepolitics
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Does Susan Collins support throwing away our oldest and strongest alliance to satisfy Trump’s fragile ego & corrupt business interests?
Has anyone asked her?
#mepolitics
Has anyone asked her?
#mepolitics
Is Susan Collins using the vast power of the Senate Appropriations Committee to look into this?
Yeah, I know. Of course not.
#mepolitics
Yeah, I know. Of course not.
#mepolitics
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Is Susan Collins using the vast power of the Senate Appropriations Committee to look into this?
Yeah, I know. Of course not.
#mepolitics
Yeah, I know. Of course not.
#mepolitics
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BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
meidasnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
Is anyone surprised that Ice Barbie is corrupt?
NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is anyone surprised that Ice Barbie is corrupt?
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Getting rid of tariffs on bananas?!? Somewhere in a plaid LL Bean flannel, Jared Golden sheds a single tear. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) #MEpolitics
SENIOR U.S. OFFICIAL: TARIFF RATES WILL REMAIN FOR THESE COUNTRIES, BUT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS WILL PROVIDE RELIEF IN CERTAIN AREAS, INCLUDING BANANAS
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Getting rid of tariffs on bananas?!? Somewhere in a plaid LL Bean flannel, Jared Golden sheds a single tear. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) #MEpolitics
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The median age of all U.S. homebuyers is now 59 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The median age of all U.S. homebuyers is now 59 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
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Something happened to Angus King in early 2025.
After calling Trump's actions "the most direct assault on the authority of Congress, I believe, in the history of the US" and floating the idea of grinding things to a halt to bring MAGA to heel...he just melted.
Why? What's the story? #MEpolitics
After calling Trump's actions "the most direct assault on the authority of Congress, I believe, in the history of the US" and floating the idea of grinding things to a halt to bring MAGA to heel...he just melted.
Why? What's the story? #MEpolitics
Sorry but I still can't get over this.
Angus King on the Senate floor yesterday: "We could reclaim our power...by...holding the president’s nominees...until he ceases his attempts to make policy unilaterally."
The VERY SAME DAY he voted to confirm a Trump election denier nominee. #MEpolitics
Angus King on the Senate floor yesterday: "We could reclaim our power...by...holding the president’s nominees...until he ceases his attempts to make policy unilaterally."
The VERY SAME DAY he voted to confirm a Trump election denier nominee. #MEpolitics
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Something happened to Angus King in early 2025.
After calling Trump's actions "the most direct assault on the authority of Congress, I believe, in the history of the US" and floating the idea of grinding things to a halt to bring MAGA to heel...he just melted.
Why? What's the story? #MEpolitics
After calling Trump's actions "the most direct assault on the authority of Congress, I believe, in the history of the US" and floating the idea of grinding things to a halt to bring MAGA to heel...he just melted.
Why? What's the story? #MEpolitics
Someone needs to explain to Angus that sometimes it’s best to simply sit down and shut up.
#mepolitics
@senangusking.bsky.social
#mepolitics
@senangusking.bsky.social
What was behind my shutdown vote? Let me explain. | Sen. Angus King
What was behind my shutdown vote? Let me explain. | Sen. Angus King
Some say I caved, this week, and didn't get much of anything in return. That's not accurate.
www.pressherald.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Someone needs to explain to Angus that sometimes it’s best to simply sit down and shut up.
#mepolitics
@senangusking.bsky.social
#mepolitics
@senangusking.bsky.social
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Pam Bondi announces a firm principle of constitutional jurisprudence: only the GOP is permitted to engage in gerrymandering. Any Democratic state attempting to do the same hing will face the path of the Bondi GOP.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Pam Bondi announces a firm principle of constitutional jurisprudence: only the GOP is permitted to engage in gerrymandering. Any Democratic state attempting to do the same hing will face the path of the Bondi GOP.
Or (to put it another way) Trump is talking out of his ass again.
@forbes.com
@forbes.com
The president has promised to send $2,000 to Americans amid legal challenges to his controversial trade policy.
$2,000 Tariff Dividend Checks Highly Unlikely This Year, Betting Odds Suggest
The president has promised to send $2,000 to Americans amid legal challenges to his controversial trade policy.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Or (to put it another way) Trump is talking out of his ass again.
@forbes.com
@forbes.com
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Blanche didn’t ask Maxwell a single question about any of these emails. Then he moved her to Club Fed where she is served individual meals and has a puppy and numerous other special privileges while she prepares her clemency petition. WHY?
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Blanche didn’t ask Maxwell a single question about any of these emails. Then he moved her to Club Fed where she is served individual meals and has a puppy and numerous other special privileges while she prepares her clemency petition. WHY?
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Reminder. From two months ago. #MEpolitics
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Reminder. From two months ago. #MEpolitics