Just Joyce
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There is still beauty in this world
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There is still beauty in this world
I wonder how folks look at the dynamic between Musk & Trump & believe Trump is in charge. It’s Musk’s team that is actively seizing control. Musk who routinely belittles & insults Trump. Point to any time Trump allowed himself to be painted a fool and upstaged by anyone. Clearly Musk is in charge.
February 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I wonder how folks look at the dynamic between Musk & Trump & believe Trump is in charge. It’s Musk’s team that is actively seizing control. Musk who routinely belittles & insults Trump. Point to any time Trump allowed himself to be painted a fool and upstaged by anyone. Clearly Musk is in charge.
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I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
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Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency, USAID. Officials have been instructed not to report to work and have been locked out of the building.
February 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency, USAID. Officials have been instructed not to report to work and have been locked out of the building.
Everyone needs a theme song.
Les Misérables | Do You Hear the People Sing?
YouTube video by Universal Pictures
youtu.be
February 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Everyone needs a theme song.
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Don't worry. All our allies hate us now, but Vladimir Putin is giddy that Trump is in charge and he is already manipulating him into starting a clash with NATO so he can take over Europe.
February 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Don't worry. All our allies hate us now, but Vladimir Putin is giddy that Trump is in charge and he is already manipulating him into starting a clash with NATO so he can take over Europe.
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When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
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I stopped by the liquor store to say farewell to the massive selection of Kentucky bourbon on the shelves.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
February 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I stopped by the liquor store to say farewell to the massive selection of Kentucky bourbon on the shelves.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
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Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.
USAID security officials on leave after refusing access to Musk allies
Billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk has been denigrating USAID, which is the world’s largest provider of food assistance.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.
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Lutheran Social Services is one of the largest employers in South Dakota, operating senior living facilities across the state. Republicans are shutting it down
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
February 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Lutheran Social Services is one of the largest employers in South Dakota, operating senior living facilities across the state. Republicans are shutting it down
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
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Musk’s Wealth
2012: $2 billion
2024: $454.1 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2024: $242.3 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2024: $210.1 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2024: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. We’re in the thick of it.
2012: $2 billion
2024: $454.1 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2024: $242.3 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2024: $210.1 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2024: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. We’re in the thick of it.
December 25, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Musk’s Wealth
2012: $2 billion
2024: $454.1 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2024: $242.3 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2024: $210.1 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2024: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. We’re in the thick of it.
2012: $2 billion
2024: $454.1 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2024: $242.3 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2024: $210.1 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2024: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. We’re in the thick of it.
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