Dean Haddix
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“Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality — something cannot emerge from nothing.” Frank Herbert, Dune.
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Do it. Piss off the repressed white middle-aged dads. Famous for their emotional regulation skills....
we just lost by huge historic margins and the only group we won was white men. how are we going to recover? shut down flights for Thanksgiving? nothing will make white men happier than being inconvenienced by the government!
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Do it. Piss off the repressed white middle-aged dads. Famous for their emotional regulation skills....
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Rounding up daycare workers while
knocking down the East Wing to
build a ballroom while
ensnarling Thanksgiving while
bailing out Argentina while
fucking over farmers while
raising prices on everything while
cancelling SNAP while
raising healthcare costs....
they suck at politics
knocking down the East Wing to
build a ballroom while
ensnarling Thanksgiving while
bailing out Argentina while
fucking over farmers while
raising prices on everything while
cancelling SNAP while
raising healthcare costs....
they suck at politics
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Rounding up daycare workers while
knocking down the East Wing to
build a ballroom while
ensnarling Thanksgiving while
bailing out Argentina while
fucking over farmers while
raising prices on everything while
cancelling SNAP while
raising healthcare costs....
they suck at politics
knocking down the East Wing to
build a ballroom while
ensnarling Thanksgiving while
bailing out Argentina while
fucking over farmers while
raising prices on everything while
cancelling SNAP while
raising healthcare costs....
they suck at politics
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WAR ON THANKSGIVING
Breaking news: The Trump administration has announced it will reduce flight traffic by 10 percent in 40 markets across the U.S. as part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers, as the government shutdown enters its second month.
U.S. orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
wapo.st
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WAR ON THANKSGIVING
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"My hand is outstretched right now. The American people can see that your fist is closed."
Today marks the longest government shutdown in history.
Republicans need to understand EVERYONE is being hurt because of the shutdown they've caused.
And we need to work together to lower health care costs for ALL Americans NOW!
Republicans need to understand EVERYONE is being hurt because of the shutdown they've caused.
And we need to work together to lower health care costs for ALL Americans NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"My hand is outstretched right now. The American people can see that your fist is closed."
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Today marks the longest government shutdown in history.
Republicans need to understand EVERYONE is being hurt because of the shutdown they've caused.
And we need to work together to lower health care costs for ALL Americans NOW!
Republicans need to understand EVERYONE is being hurt because of the shutdown they've caused.
And we need to work together to lower health care costs for ALL Americans NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today marks the longest government shutdown in history.
Republicans need to understand EVERYONE is being hurt because of the shutdown they've caused.
And we need to work together to lower health care costs for ALL Americans NOW!
Republicans need to understand EVERYONE is being hurt because of the shutdown they've caused.
And we need to work together to lower health care costs for ALL Americans NOW!
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BREAKING: As the holiday season approaches, Trump’s transportation department says it will begin forcing flight cancellations at 40 major airports due to the government shutdown.
Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. This is their shutdown.
Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. This is their shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
BREAKING: As the holiday season approaches, Trump’s transportation department says it will begin forcing flight cancellations at 40 major airports due to the government shutdown.
Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. This is their shutdown.
Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. This is their shutdown.
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Chat, is canceling flights during the holidays a good way to win back the support of an angry populace?
WASHINGTON (AP) — FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets to maintain safety during ongoing government shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Chat, is canceling flights during the holidays a good way to win back the support of an angry populace?
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I wonder if they believe that inflicting more pain will make the Democratic leadership surrender on the shutdown.
trump's people forgot how the last long shutdown ended: with the airline travel shutting down across the nation and trump getting the full blame for it.
trump's people forgot how the last long shutdown ended: with the airline travel shutting down across the nation and trump getting the full blame for it.
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I wonder if they believe that inflicting more pain will make the Democratic leadership surrender on the shutdown.
trump's people forgot how the last long shutdown ended: with the airline travel shutting down across the nation and trump getting the full blame for it.
trump's people forgot how the last long shutdown ended: with the airline travel shutting down across the nation and trump getting the full blame for it.
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I cannot believe they're this dumb.
The FAA will reduce flight capacity at 40 major airports across the U.S. starting Friday, officials say
Flight capacity will be reduced by 10% at 40 major airports: FAA
The FAA will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country, officials said.
abcnews.go.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I cannot believe they're this dumb.
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"Trump canceled your flight" is about as easy as messaging gets.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government...
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"Trump canceled your flight" is about as easy as messaging gets.
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Yet they’ve got the audacity to pat themselves on the back like this is a game.
This isn’t governing — it’s reckless, it’s cruel, and it’s a damn disgrace.
Do your jobs. Or get the hell out of the way so people who actually care about Americans can.
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This isn’t governing — it’s reckless, it’s cruel, and it’s a damn disgrace.
Do your jobs. Or get the hell out of the way so people who actually care about Americans can.
(2/2)
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Yet they’ve got the audacity to pat themselves on the back like this is a game.
This isn’t governing — it’s reckless, it’s cruel, and it’s a damn disgrace.
Do your jobs. Or get the hell out of the way so people who actually care about Americans can.
(2/2)
This isn’t governing — it’s reckless, it’s cruel, and it’s a damn disgrace.
Do your jobs. Or get the hell out of the way so people who actually care about Americans can.
(2/2)
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Republicans have officially caused the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Folks aren’t getting paid, families are wondering if they'll have food on the table — and now they’re closing off airspace right before the holidays. (1/2)
Folks aren’t getting paid, families are wondering if they'll have food on the table — and now they’re closing off airspace right before the holidays. (1/2)
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Republicans have officially caused the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Folks aren’t getting paid, families are wondering if they'll have food on the table — and now they’re closing off airspace right before the holidays. (1/2)
Folks aren’t getting paid, families are wondering if they'll have food on the table — and now they’re closing off airspace right before the holidays. (1/2)
The margins always tell the real story.
Here’s the lesson the Democratic Party better learn from Mamdani’s campaign.
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The margins always tell the real story.
What I learned from the percentages last night is that Abigail Spanberger & Mikie Sherrill definitively proved they should be the face of the Democratic Party.
Less Squad, more Mod Squad, please.
Less Squad, more Mod Squad, please.
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
What I learned from the percentages last night is that Abigail Spanberger & Mikie Sherrill definitively proved they should be the face of the Democratic Party.
Less Squad, more Mod Squad, please.
Less Squad, more Mod Squad, please.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
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This day, in headlines
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This day, in headlines
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Been a while since I’ve seen one of these notifications be good news
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Been a while since I’ve seen one of these notifications be good news
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Democratic women have made history tonight:
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Democratic women have made history tonight:
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
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Republicans and their billionaire donors thought they could buy the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Pennsylvanians made it clear: Their state is not for sale. Congratulations Justice David Wecht, Justice Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty for PA Supreme Court!
Pennsylvanians made it clear: Their state is not for sale. Congratulations Justice David Wecht, Justice Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty for PA Supreme Court!
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Republicans and their billionaire donors thought they could buy the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Pennsylvanians made it clear: Their state is not for sale. Congratulations Justice David Wecht, Justice Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty for PA Supreme Court!
Pennsylvanians made it clear: Their state is not for sale. Congratulations Justice David Wecht, Justice Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty for PA Supreme Court!
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🎉 DEMOCRATS ARE KICKING ASS IN 2025.
HELP MAKE SURE THEY KEEP DOING SO IN 2026!!
Huge #NoKings turnout is great but people also have to VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS UP & DOWN THE BALLOT.
("TBD" donations go to the eventual Dem nominee.) #Blue26
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HELP MAKE SURE THEY KEEP DOING SO IN 2026!!
Huge #NoKings turnout is great but people also have to VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS UP & DOWN THE BALLOT.
("TBD" donations go to the eventual Dem nominee.) #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/house...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
🎉 DEMOCRATS ARE KICKING ASS IN 2025.
HELP MAKE SURE THEY KEEP DOING SO IN 2026!!
Huge #NoKings turnout is great but people also have to VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS UP & DOWN THE BALLOT.
("TBD" donations go to the eventual Dem nominee.) #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/house...
HELP MAKE SURE THEY KEEP DOING SO IN 2026!!
Huge #NoKings turnout is great but people also have to VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS UP & DOWN THE BALLOT.
("TBD" donations go to the eventual Dem nominee.) #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/house...
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BOOM: That's 5 VA House flips so far!
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
BOOM: That's 5 VA House flips so far!