David Johnson
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Under Trump:
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
A few points here:
- Over 300,000 jobs on average were created each month of Biden Presidency
- In the last 3 months of his Presidency the average was 203,000
- Only 64,000 jobs were created last month, and the unemployment rate has risen from 4 to 4.6 under Trump
This Trump thing ain't working.
- Over 300,000 jobs on average were created each month of Biden Presidency
- In the last 3 months of his Presidency the average was 203,000
- Only 64,000 jobs were created last month, and the unemployment rate has risen from 4 to 4.6 under Trump
This Trump thing ain't working.
Are we in a recession?
Perhaps. Maybe. Hard to tell.
The Sahm Rule focuses on the 3-month average unemployment rate, and asking if it's risen half a point above its year-long low.
The low was 4.0% in January.
The latest (average of Sept & Nov, with Oct missing): 4.5%.
That's +0.5%.
Perhaps. Maybe. Hard to tell.
The Sahm Rule focuses on the 3-month average unemployment rate, and asking if it's risen half a point above its year-long low.
The low was 4.0% in January.
The latest (average of Sept & Nov, with Oct missing): 4.5%.
That's +0.5%.
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Under Trump:
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
Even the use of "literally" here.... is a lie! In fact, he is NOT "literally always shaking hands."
December 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Even the use of "literally" here.... is a lie! In fact, he is NOT "literally always shaking hands."
Then I refuse to share in, in case anyone else hasn't read it yet.
December 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Then I refuse to share in, in case anyone else hasn't read it yet.
Agreed. But that would require a press with a spine and there aren't enough to go around, it seems....
Tim Walz and other democrats should claim that Trump’s growing dementia is causing him to verbally attack female reporters. Make the media debate whether it is Alzheimer’s or whether Trump is just an asshole.
The other reporters in the White House press corps are apparently waiting until the president actually takes a swing at one of their female colleagues before they say anything
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Agreed. But that would require a press with a spine and there aren't enough to go around, it seems....
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Where are Somalis in the Epstein Files? Oh wait there aren't.
It was rich men, overwhelmingly white men, who raped girls with Epstein. Allegedly Daddy Trump was Epstein's closest friend for 10 years.
So where are the Epstein Files?
Hit MAGA back and don't let them demonize Somalis. Enough.
It was rich men, overwhelmingly white men, who raped girls with Epstein. Allegedly Daddy Trump was Epstein's closest friend for 10 years.
So where are the Epstein Files?
Hit MAGA back and don't let them demonize Somalis. Enough.
December 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Where are Somalis in the Epstein Files? Oh wait there aren't.
It was rich men, overwhelmingly white men, who raped girls with Epstein. Allegedly Daddy Trump was Epstein's closest friend for 10 years.
So where are the Epstein Files?
Hit MAGA back and don't let them demonize Somalis. Enough.
It was rich men, overwhelmingly white men, who raped girls with Epstein. Allegedly Daddy Trump was Epstein's closest friend for 10 years.
So where are the Epstein Files?
Hit MAGA back and don't let them demonize Somalis. Enough.
Sleepy Who????
December 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Sleepy Who????
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Tennessee voters: Today’s election is a chance to deal another blow to Trump's corrupt party. Voting information below, polls close at 7 PM CT.
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
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December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Tennessee voters: Today’s election is a chance to deal another blow to Trump's corrupt party. Voting information below, polls close at 7 PM CT.
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
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VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE THAT WILL WORK TO EARN YOUR VOTE
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE THAT WILL WORK TO EARN YOUR VOTE
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
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Schmitt’s argument is unintentionally revealing.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
Sen. Eric Schmitt: "This is the language of a color revolution where you're calling on military men and women to disobey orders."
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Schmitt’s argument is unintentionally revealing.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
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This is one advantage of having the historical memory of authoritarianism, as I have from Brazil: you know that, when the regime is gone, the people who collaborated and acquiesced look terrible in retrospect. It may look reasonable and justifiable now, but believe me, it will age like milk.
November 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is one advantage of having the historical memory of authoritarianism, as I have from Brazil: you know that, when the regime is gone, the people who collaborated and acquiesced look terrible in retrospect. It may look reasonable and justifiable now, but believe me, it will age like milk.
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A reminder: Trump 1.0 ordered the Afghanistan withdrawal, and Trump 2.0 granted the shooter asylum this past April. Trump 2.0 also dismantled the joint terrorism task force, and gutted our national security apparatus.
CIA statement about the Afghan man identified as the gunman who shot two National Guardsmen in Washington
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A reminder: Trump 1.0 ordered the Afghanistan withdrawal, and Trump 2.0 granted the shooter asylum this past April. Trump 2.0 also dismantled the joint terrorism task force, and gutted our national security apparatus.
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Everyone (esp media) pay attention. In 2021 almost every Republican attacked the Biden administration and State dept for being too slow in approving Afghanistan special visas as Afghanistan fell.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Everyone (esp media) pay attention. In 2021 almost every Republican attacked the Biden administration and State dept for being too slow in approving Afghanistan special visas as Afghanistan fell.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
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It is a shame that Brazil’s judges are so activist that none of them stepped in to change the laws for Jair Bolsonaro.
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It is a shame that Brazil’s judges are so activist that none of them stepped in to change the laws for Jair Bolsonaro.
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
So MAGA rage is imported tariff free?
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
So MAGA rage is imported tariff free?
GOP HYPOCRISY on overdrive.
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
GOP HYPOCRISY on overdrive.
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To the Coast Guard leadership signing off on this: You are trading your honor for political favor. By bowing to an administration that flirts with neo-Nazis, you are destroying the integrity of the service. If you can't define a swastika as hate, you aren’t fit to command. Period.
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
To the Coast Guard leadership signing off on this: You are trading your honor for political favor. By bowing to an administration that flirts with neo-Nazis, you are destroying the integrity of the service. If you can't define a swastika as hate, you aren’t fit to command. Period.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Bingo. Corporate welfare is the real welfare you should be talking about.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Bingo. Corporate welfare is the real welfare you should be talking about.
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The excuse Trump, Vance, Bessent and every member of the admin constantly uses is things are so bad because of what “they inherited.” What about what Biden inherited? Has everyone forgotten Jan 2021? Economy in shambles, global supply chain a mess, global inflation, J6 aftermath.
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The excuse Trump, Vance, Bessent and every member of the admin constantly uses is things are so bad because of what “they inherited.” What about what Biden inherited? Has everyone forgotten Jan 2021? Economy in shambles, global supply chain a mess, global inflation, J6 aftermath.
And what's Bezos paying his Amazon employees?
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
And what's Bezos paying his Amazon employees?
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I had the opportunity to review the work experience and skills of numerous people who were laid off or fired from public health jobs by Donald Trump.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I had the opportunity to review the work experience and skills of numerous people who were laid off or fired from public health jobs by Donald Trump.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
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Debate over imported solar panels just got awkward. A new study finds these imports already saved nearly 600 American lives by slashing massive amounts of air pollution. While policymakers argue about trade, the panels have just been quietly cleaning our air and preventing premature deaths.
New study reveals that solar panels are preventing premature deaths across the US: 'Their broader societal benefits are underexplored'
"These are benefits that extend well beyond electricity prices."
www.yahoo.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Debate over imported solar panels just got awkward. A new study finds these imports already saved nearly 600 American lives by slashing massive amounts of air pollution. While policymakers argue about trade, the panels have just been quietly cleaning our air and preventing premature deaths.
Think of how much of the fuckery around Trump is due to Legacy Media.
I don't think legacy media is reading the room correctly on the Epstein Files. Many of us are asking why they have ignored this story for the last decade? Why did they dismiss all of us who were concerned that Trump might be compromised? And where is their fucking contrition and apology now?
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Think of how much of the fuckery around Trump is due to Legacy Media.