Geoff Lewis
@geoffreyc.bsky.social
Writer/editor. Engaged, committed, undaunted. Have been saying this can't possibly be happening since Reagan.
stooge /sto͞oj/ noun—/usually derogatory/
a person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasant work.
a person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasant work.
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Russia, Russia, Russia
Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this "peace plan" was written by Russians or Americans?
November 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Russia, Russia, Russia
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“The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries."
― James Madison 1803
― James Madison 1803
October 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries."
― James Madison 1803
― James Madison 1803
What he said...
“No Kings” is great , but we really don't get a functioning democracy back until we internalize, bone deep, the instinctive response to this and every other statement like it: “I don’t care what that rich guy thinks.”
Make it your morning affirmation. Say it ten times at the top of every hour.
Make it your morning affirmation. Say it ten times at the top of every hour.
Elon Musk calls for US troops to be sent to San Francisco for war on drugs: ‘It’s the only solution’
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
What he said...
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We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.
But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.
Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.
But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.
Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.
But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.
Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.
But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.
Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.
Clear now?
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Clear now?
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It is important to see this sort of straight talking, precisely because of the executive order last week that conflated criticism of the government with terrorism.
Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
September 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It is important to see this sort of straight talking, precisely because of the executive order last week that conflated criticism of the government with terrorism.
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Private equity looted 3 Connecticut hospitals. Services cut, nurses buying their own supplies etc. They will do it to your hospital if we don't stop this trend right now.
1/ Today I'm releasing a report on the truth about private equity in health care.
tinyurl.com/adangerousprospect
1/ Today I'm releasing a report on the truth about private equity in health care.
tinyurl.com/adangerousprospect
August 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Private equity looted 3 Connecticut hospitals. Services cut, nurses buying their own supplies etc. They will do it to your hospital if we don't stop this trend right now.
1/ Today I'm releasing a report on the truth about private equity in health care.
tinyurl.com/adangerousprospect
1/ Today I'm releasing a report on the truth about private equity in health care.
tinyurl.com/adangerousprospect
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We’re closing in on the 3.5% rule! 8.6 million and counting! We’re in awe. Lots of events still happening make sure to be counted. Big towns, small towns you showed up.
June 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We’re closing in on the 3.5% rule! 8.6 million and counting! We’re in awe. Lots of events still happening make sure to be counted. Big towns, small towns you showed up.
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Three things made the US a rich and powerful nation: the rule of law, its science & innovation system, and openness to foreign talent. Remarkable how Trump has taken a sledgehammer to all three. No enemy of this country could do more.
May 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Three things made the US a rich and powerful nation: the rule of law, its science & innovation system, and openness to foreign talent. Remarkable how Trump has taken a sledgehammer to all three. No enemy of this country could do more.
The American Enterprise Institute dissects the dumbass tariff calculus. AEI not a left-wing Marxist cell.
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
www.bloomberg.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The American Enterprise Institute dissects the dumbass tariff calculus. AEI not a left-wing Marxist cell.
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
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And in NYC, starting 1 pm in Bryant Park. Please come out.
April 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
And in NYC, starting 1 pm in Bryant Park. Please come out.
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Two-thirds of both houses of Congress could undo this whenever they want by passing a bill over Trump's veto taking all power to set tariff rates away from him. Tariffs are set by law. The Constitution gives the president no power over tariffs--only our current laws do that.
Tariffs are actually controlled by law. Trump can only raise tariffs because the current law says the president can declare an emergency and change rates. Congress could actually pass a law that repeals **all** presidential discretion on tariff rates.
A pivotal group of Senate Republicans is set to deliver a symbolic rebuke to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian products.
Support from four Republicans would give a Democratic resolution to block Trump's Canadian tariffs enough votes to pass in the Senate if all 47 Democrats also vote in favor.
Support from four Republicans would give a Democratic resolution to block Trump's Canadian tariffs enough votes to pass in the Senate if all 47 Democrats also vote in favor.
April 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress could undo this whenever they want by passing a bill over Trump's veto taking all power to set tariff rates away from him. Tariffs are set by law. The Constitution gives the president no power over tariffs--only our current laws do that.
Yes, more of this.
youtu.be/I5dfzEJulPk?...
youtu.be/I5dfzEJulPk?...
Don’t let this be another ‘normal day’ in America
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtu.be
April 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Yes, more of this.
youtu.be/I5dfzEJulPk?...
youtu.be/I5dfzEJulPk?...
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This week the Trump Administration has threatened to shut down all Social Security offices and told seniors that if checks don't show up, they should shut up and not complain.
This is a plan. To destroy Social Security. Pay attention.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This is a plan. To destroy Social Security. Pay attention.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Social Security Says DOGE Ruling Could Force Agency to Shut Down
The Trump administration is threatening to all but shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a judge’s ruling blocking activities by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency —...
www.bloomberg.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This week the Trump Administration has threatened to shut down all Social Security offices and told seniors that if checks don't show up, they should shut up and not complain.
This is a plan. To destroy Social Security. Pay attention.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This is a plan. To destroy Social Security. Pay attention.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This video tells the story of the Musk family Nazi past, based on @theguardian.com reporting. Amazing. Musks emigrated to South Africa after Grandpa's Nazi-aligned Technocracy movement. #bornthatway en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technoc...
youtu.be/Ahv3IKzMdHA
youtu.be/Ahv3IKzMdHA
Elon Musk's Family History in South Africa Reveals Ties to Apartheid & Neo-Nazi Movements
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
youtu.be
March 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This video tells the story of the Musk family Nazi past, based on @theguardian.com reporting. Amazing. Musks emigrated to South Africa after Grandpa's Nazi-aligned Technocracy movement. #bornthatway en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technoc...
youtu.be/Ahv3IKzMdHA
youtu.be/Ahv3IKzMdHA
@rbreich.bsky.social nails it
March 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
@rbreich.bsky.social nails it
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Make sure everyone in Wisconsin sees this
March 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Make sure everyone in Wisconsin sees this
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Voting for Judge Susan Crawford TODAY means you’ll both help elect a fair, common-sense justice to the Court AND defeat Musk’s eight-figure investment in Brad Schimel AND avoid lines on April 1.
Early in-person voting is open! Find your polling place: wisdems.org/vote
Early in-person voting is open! Find your polling place: wisdems.org/vote
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March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Voting for Judge Susan Crawford TODAY means you’ll both help elect a fair, common-sense justice to the Court AND defeat Musk’s eight-figure investment in Brad Schimel AND avoid lines on April 1.
Early in-person voting is open! Find your polling place: wisdems.org/vote
Early in-person voting is open! Find your polling place: wisdems.org/vote
Rober Kuttner still going strong. Kuttner was a staple at BusinessWeek in the good old days.
prospect.org/politics/202...
prospect.org/politics/202...
Burning Down the House
What ties together all of Trump’s moves is personal vindictiveness and a fragile ego. At what point does reality or Republican pushback intrude?
prospect.org
March 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Rober Kuttner still going strong. Kuttner was a staple at BusinessWeek in the good old days.
prospect.org/politics/202...
prospect.org/politics/202...