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#USNavy #veteran. Colorado resident. Moved over from Twitter to Bluesky #Istandwithukraine Rest In Peace Eddie
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It's hard to believe that a cohort of Senate Democrats are willing to take an empty promise & risk millions of people losing access to health care. We need Democrats who can stand their ground and fight for what we believe in. And we need a Congress that can get serious. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senate reaches deal to extend government funding in major sign shutdown is poised to end | CNN Politics
A critical group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists has reached a deal with Senate GOP leaders and the White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanc...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
It's hard to believe that a cohort of Senate Democrats are willing to take an empty promise & risk millions of people losing access to health care. We need Democrats who can stand their ground and fight for what we believe in. And we need a Congress that can get serious. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Instead of two months fighting they should have fought for six-eight months.
Dems have spent the past two months saying they're fighting to address the crisis of spiking healthcare costs and now they're caving for a deal that does nothing to address healthcare costs ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Instead of two months fighting they should have fought for six-eight months.
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Democrats are likely to get a vote on an extension later. But they've already gotten similar votes. Republicans already vowing to block an extension without major changes to the ACA, like adding Hyde language.
November 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Democrats are likely to get a vote on an extension later. But they've already gotten similar votes. Republicans already vowing to block an extension without major changes to the ACA, like adding Hyde language.
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Schumer and the Dems are about to teach Trump the lesson that they’ll cave whenever he abuses power to sufficiently hurt people.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Schumer and the Dems are about to teach Trump the lesson that they’ll cave whenever he abuses power to sufficiently hurt people.
Unbelievable and yet I’m so not surprised.
🇭🇺🇺🇸 Orban: Hungary has won a U.S. sanctions exemption on Russian energy.
November 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Unbelievable and yet I’m so not surprised.
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“The Trump administration wasted no time stamping the MAGA brand on the U.S. armed forces.” Read @maxboot.bsky.social on how Trump and Hegseth are rolling back military professionalism and politicizing the armed forces:
The Dilemma of Duty Under Trump
What his assault on the U.S. military means for America.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“The Trump administration wasted no time stamping the MAGA brand on the U.S. armed forces.” Read @maxboot.bsky.social on how Trump and Hegseth are rolling back military professionalism and politicizing the armed forces:
Another Navy veteran elected.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Another Navy veteran elected.
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There are too many scandals to count in the Trump administration, but one of the most significant isn’t getting the attention it deserves. I refer to efforts by Trump and Hegseth to politicize the armed forces and to turn them into instruments of their MAGA agenda. wapo.st/4nEItvh
Opinion | Trump’s politicizing of the U.S. military is accelerating
Why are so many generals getting fired? Congress should summon them to find out.
wapo.st
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
There are too many scandals to count in the Trump administration, but one of the most significant isn’t getting the attention it deserves. I refer to efforts by Trump and Hegseth to politicize the armed forces and to turn them into instruments of their MAGA agenda. wapo.st/4nEItvh
Meanwhile so many folks are having difficulties making ends meet, whether it’s paying the rent, food, healthcare, energy, car payments. But Donald Trump said his first priority on day one was lowering the cost of living.
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Meanwhile so many folks are having difficulties making ends meet, whether it’s paying the rent, food, healthcare, energy, car payments. But Donald Trump said his first priority on day one was lowering the cost of living.
I was deployed four times myself when I was in. The issue of sexual assault in the military is not a joke. When I was in, it was a serious issue within the ranks. We were required to attend annual training about it.
Bernie about Platner,
“In all due respect, all right, what I'm worried about, 50,000 Americans may die unnecessarily? And you're worried about a tattoo?"
When I asked about his comments about sexual assault, he said "Have you served four tours of duty?" I said "I have not."
Bernie: "Ok"
“In all due respect, all right, what I'm worried about, 50,000 Americans may die unnecessarily? And you're worried about a tattoo?"
When I asked about his comments about sexual assault, he said "Have you served four tours of duty?" I said "I have not."
Bernie: "Ok"
October 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was deployed four times myself when I was in. The issue of sexual assault in the military is not a joke. When I was in, it was a serious issue within the ranks. We were required to attend annual training about it.
The Budapest meeting may have been cancelled, but doesn't change the fact that this administration's incompetence and inconsistency has only caused this conflict to drag, more people being killed, and our allies questioning American credibility.
U.S. President Trump announced a new summit with Putin in Budapest, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead preparatory talks.
"Putin and I will meet to see if we can end the war between Russia and Ukraine." - Trump said, adding that today’s call "brought great progress."
"Putin and I will meet to see if we can end the war between Russia and Ukraine." - Trump said, adding that today’s call "brought great progress."
October 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The Budapest meeting may have been cancelled, but doesn't change the fact that this administration's incompetence and inconsistency has only caused this conflict to drag, more people being killed, and our allies questioning American credibility.
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Our military is people.
Enlisted members serve under contract. They can’t simply quit or choose which orders to follow.
Outside of combat itself, refusing an unlawful order is one of the most dangerous acts other than surrendering to an enemy. It is truly a matter of guilty until proven innocent.
Enlisted members serve under contract. They can’t simply quit or choose which orders to follow.
Outside of combat itself, refusing an unlawful order is one of the most dangerous acts other than surrendering to an enemy. It is truly a matter of guilty until proven innocent.
October 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Our military is people.
Enlisted members serve under contract. They can’t simply quit or choose which orders to follow.
Outside of combat itself, refusing an unlawful order is one of the most dangerous acts other than surrendering to an enemy. It is truly a matter of guilty until proven innocent.
Enlisted members serve under contract. They can’t simply quit or choose which orders to follow.
Outside of combat itself, refusing an unlawful order is one of the most dangerous acts other than surrendering to an enemy. It is truly a matter of guilty until proven innocent.
Just another wasteful summit in more friendly territory. Putin will once again manipulate Trump. Nothing will once again come out of this summit. Just more photo ops and flattery. The war will drag on and on. Same shit, different location.
U.S. President Trump announced a new summit with Putin in Budapest, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead preparatory talks.
"Putin and I will meet to see if we can end the war between Russia and Ukraine." - Trump said, adding that today’s call "brought great progress."
"Putin and I will meet to see if we can end the war between Russia and Ukraine." - Trump said, adding that today’s call "brought great progress."
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just another wasteful summit in more friendly territory. Putin will once again manipulate Trump. Nothing will once again come out of this summit. Just more photo ops and flattery. The war will drag on and on. Same shit, different location.
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The Senate is set to leave for the week tomorrow. After talking to folks for past 24 hours: They are nowhere on ending the shutdown
Efforts to put together a negotiating group aren't catching on, lawmakers not really feeling much heat to get out of this and both parties think they have upper hand
Efforts to put together a negotiating group aren't catching on, lawmakers not really feeling much heat to get out of this and both parties think they have upper hand
October 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Senate is set to leave for the week tomorrow. After talking to folks for past 24 hours: They are nowhere on ending the shutdown
Efforts to put together a negotiating group aren't catching on, lawmakers not really feeling much heat to get out of this and both parties think they have upper hand
Efforts to put together a negotiating group aren't catching on, lawmakers not really feeling much heat to get out of this and both parties think they have upper hand
FYI: when you are protesting against your government that doesn’t mean that you hate America. You don’t have to be a proud patriot and citizen if you dislike what your government is doing. You just have to believe in America and the ideals of America to be a patriot.
Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."
October 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
FYI: when you are protesting against your government that doesn’t mean that you hate America. You don’t have to be a proud patriot and citizen if you dislike what your government is doing. You just have to believe in America and the ideals of America to be a patriot.
Time to sue the administration once again @coattnygeneral.bsky.social @philweiser.bsky.social
Next move from OMB - canceling $8 billion in clean energy funds. You will note, all of the projects are in states led by Democrats
October 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Time to sue the administration once again @coattnygeneral.bsky.social @philweiser.bsky.social
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As a veteran, those concerns should be justified. The military has prided itself as being an apolitical institution that was respected by both Democrats and Republicans. What Trump and Hegseth are doing is destroying that trust. I served for over 20 years. What I'm seeing is so tragic and upsetting.
Exclusive: Military leaders have raised serious concerns with the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s leadership as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons top brass to a highly unusual summit.
Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategy
Top military officials have voiced concern over the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
As a veteran, those concerns should be justified. The military has prided itself as being an apolitical institution that was respected by both Democrats and Republicans. What Trump and Hegseth are doing is destroying that trust. I served for over 20 years. What I'm seeing is so tragic and upsetting.
Good news, I guess. Would have been nice if that advise and consent had been applied to posts for DoD and DOJ.
The advise and consent process actually worked
www.cnn.com/2025/09/30/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/30/p...
October 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Good news, I guess. Would have been nice if that advise and consent had been applied to posts for DoD and DOJ.
As a veteran, those concerns should be justified. The military has prided itself as being an apolitical institution that was respected by both Democrats and Republicans. What Trump and Hegseth are doing is destroying that trust. I served for over 20 years. What I'm seeing is so tragic and upsetting.
Exclusive: Military leaders have raised serious concerns with the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s leadership as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons top brass to a highly unusual summit.
Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategy
Top military officials have voiced concern over the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
As a veteran, those concerns should be justified. The military has prided itself as being an apolitical institution that was respected by both Democrats and Republicans. What Trump and Hegseth are doing is destroying that trust. I served for over 20 years. What I'm seeing is so tragic and upsetting.
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Exclusive: Military leaders have raised serious concerns with the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s leadership as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons top brass to a highly unusual summit.
Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategy
Top military officials have voiced concern over the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Exclusive: Military leaders have raised serious concerns with the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s leadership as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons top brass to a highly unusual summit.
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The Anchorage summit persuaded Putin that Trump won’t bolster Kyiv’s defenses or intervene in the conflict
Putin Decides He Can Step Up Attacks on Kyiv and Trump Won’t Act
President Vladimir Putin has concluded that military escalation is the best way to force Ukraine into talks on his terms and that Donald Trump is unlikely to do much to bolster Kyiv’s defenses, according to people close to the Kremlin.
bloom.bg
September 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Anchorage summit persuaded Putin that Trump won’t bolster Kyiv’s defenses or intervene in the conflict
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NEW: Kremlin insider statements continue to indicate that 1) Putin remains committed to his strategy that Russian forces will be able to win a war of attrition against Ukraine & the West, and 2) that the West has thus far failed to convince Putin to reevaluate his strategy.🧵1/7
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September 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
NEW: Kremlin insider statements continue to indicate that 1) Putin remains committed to his strategy that Russian forces will be able to win a war of attrition against Ukraine & the West, and 2) that the West has thus far failed to convince Putin to reevaluate his strategy.🧵1/7
isw.pub/UkrWar092025
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“Ukraine’s relentless drone bombardment of Russia’s oil and gas industry has cut deeply into production of retail fuels, triggering supply chain shortages and even empty fuel stations, and angering motorists across the country.” The impact of Ukraine’s strategic strikes.
www.kyivpost.com/post/60481
www.kyivpost.com/post/60481
‘Don’t Mention the Drones’ – Russian Media Admits Empty Gas Pumps Nationwide, Rocketing Fuel Prices
It’s OK in Russia to admit motorists might have trouble filling up their automobiles. But it’s not OK to talk about all the oil refineries in Russia the Ukrainian drones have blown up.
www.kyivpost.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Ukraine’s relentless drone bombardment of Russia’s oil and gas industry has cut deeply into production of retail fuels, triggering supply chain shortages and even empty fuel stations, and angering motorists across the country.” The impact of Ukraine’s strategic strikes.
www.kyivpost.com/post/60481
www.kyivpost.com/post/60481