Joe McRedmond
@joemcredmond.bsky.social
Me: “The windshield?”
Him: “Yes! How do you see out of it when it’s slanted like that?”
Me: “Oh, yeah, it’s fine, I just do.”
Him: “It’s slanted like the Tilted Tower of Pazu.”
Me: “The Tilted Tower... Of Pazu?.. Oh, you mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa?”
Him: “Oh yeah, the Leaning Tower of Pizza.”
Him: “Yes! How do you see out of it when it’s slanted like that?”
Me: “Oh, yeah, it’s fine, I just do.”
Him: “It’s slanted like the Tilted Tower of Pazu.”
Me: “The Tilted Tower... Of Pazu?.. Oh, you mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa?”
Him: “Oh yeah, the Leaning Tower of Pizza.”
May 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Me: “The windshield?”
Him: “Yes! How do you see out of it when it’s slanted like that?”
Me: “Oh, yeah, it’s fine, I just do.”
Him: “It’s slanted like the Tilted Tower of Pazu.”
Me: “The Tilted Tower... Of Pazu?.. Oh, you mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa?”
Him: “Oh yeah, the Leaning Tower of Pizza.”
Him: “Yes! How do you see out of it when it’s slanted like that?”
Me: “Oh, yeah, it’s fine, I just do.”
Him: “It’s slanted like the Tilted Tower of Pazu.”
Me: “The Tilted Tower... Of Pazu?.. Oh, you mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa?”
Him: “Oh yeah, the Leaning Tower of Pizza.”
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The result of Republicans destroying the balance of powers by surrendering the authority of the legislative branch in a show of fealty is that Elon has no reason not to come for their sacred cows too
February 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The result of Republicans destroying the balance of powers by surrendering the authority of the legislative branch in a show of fealty is that Elon has no reason not to come for their sacred cows too
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This is terrifying but accurate. I spoke with the author @gilduran.com for @ondemocracychannel.bsky.social on @meidastouch.com this evening. It’s a must watch. Tomorrow night 11PM ET/8PM PT on MeidasTouch! www.thenerdreich.com/reboot-elon-...
'Reboot' Revealed: Elon Musk's CEO-Dictator Playbook
In 2022, one of Peter Thiel's favorite thinkers envisioned a second Trump Administration in which the federal government would be run by a “CEO”
www.thenerdreich.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is terrifying but accurate. I spoke with the author @gilduran.com for @ondemocracychannel.bsky.social on @meidastouch.com this evening. It’s a must watch. Tomorrow night 11PM ET/8PM PT on MeidasTouch! www.thenerdreich.com/reboot-elon-...
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Vance now joining Musk in calling for the return of racist DOGE/Treasury employee Marko Elez. Vance also joins Musk in directing harassment at the reporter who broke the story. No one denies any facts in the reporting, they're just trying to intimidate the press out of doing any critical reporting
February 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Vance now joining Musk in calling for the return of racist DOGE/Treasury employee Marko Elez. Vance also joins Musk in directing harassment at the reporter who broke the story. No one denies any facts in the reporting, they're just trying to intimidate the press out of doing any critical reporting
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Over on the other site Elon is now laying the groundwork to bring Marko Elez *back* to Treasury and DOGE
February 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Over on the other site Elon is now laying the groundwork to bring Marko Elez *back* to Treasury and DOGE
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Not so brilliant.
Meanwhile... we the people have spent 7 million dollars on Elon and his stooges for a weeks worth of "work". Make it make sense. rollcall.com/2025/02/04/w...
White House opens funding spigot for DOGE expenses - Roll Call
Nearly $7 million over the past week has gone to cover the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s expenses.
rollcall.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Not so brilliant.
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There's motive for Musk to commit treason.
www.newsweek.com/usaid-elon-m...
www.newsweek.com/usaid-elon-m...
Alleged USAID probe into Starlink raises Elon Musk conflict concerns
In 2022, USAID and Starlink collaborated to provide 5,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia.
www.newsweek.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:57 AM
There's motive for Musk to commit treason.
www.newsweek.com/usaid-elon-m...
www.newsweek.com/usaid-elon-m...
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A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge has links to a deleted social-media account that advocated for racism and eugenics
DOGE Staffer Resigns Over Racist Posts
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge on Thursday has links to a deleted social-media account…
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge has links to a deleted social-media account that advocated for racism and eugenics
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Reporter has similar following on both platforms. Same story about Elon Musk giving a eugenicist access to the Treasury payment systems. Same text above the story. Engagement- not the same. HMMMMMM maybe we should get Sherlock Holmes on the case
February 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reporter has similar following on both platforms. Same story about Elon Musk giving a eugenicist access to the Treasury payment systems. Same text above the story. Engagement- not the same. HMMMMMM maybe we should get Sherlock Holmes on the case
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Just want to say that this is asinine as hell and having my boss and his colleagues fight for the Constitution - which all of us swore an oath to defend - and for the best of US foreign policy not to mention literally saving tens of thousands of lives is a fight worth fighting. Would do it again
Column: Democrats are falling for Trump and Musk’s foreign aid trap, writes our Capitol Hill bureau chief Rachael Bade.
Democrats Are Falling For Trump and Musk's Foreign Aid Trap
Three veteran strategists want their party to be more thoughtful about fighting Trump’s anti-bureaucracy campaign.
www.politico.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Just want to say that this is asinine as hell and having my boss and his colleagues fight for the Constitution - which all of us swore an oath to defend - and for the best of US foreign policy not to mention literally saving tens of thousands of lives is a fight worth fighting. Would do it again
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I was very proud to represent @wired.com on CNN last night, and tell them what our reporting shows - so far - about Elon Musk’s infiltration of US government agencies. We published three more scoops later that same night, with more on the way…stay tuned!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD2J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD2J...
Reporters uncover details about men working for Musk to cut government agencies
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I was very proud to represent @wired.com on CNN last night, and tell them what our reporting shows - so far - about Elon Musk’s infiltration of US government agencies. We published three more scoops later that same night, with more on the way…stay tuned!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD2J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD2J...
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"Just one more thing. You say you're trying to save the government billions, yet you're taking $30B to blow up rockets indiscriminately.
You have this crazy scheme where you pretend we're going to colonize Mars. To be perfectly frank with you, Mrs. Columbo thinks you're on drugs."
You have this crazy scheme where you pretend we're going to colonize Mars. To be perfectly frank with you, Mrs. Columbo thinks you're on drugs."
February 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Just one more thing. You say you're trying to save the government billions, yet you're taking $30B to blow up rockets indiscriminately.
You have this crazy scheme where you pretend we're going to colonize Mars. To be perfectly frank with you, Mrs. Columbo thinks you're on drugs."
You have this crazy scheme where you pretend we're going to colonize Mars. To be perfectly frank with you, Mrs. Columbo thinks you're on drugs."
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Apparently, allowing Americans to file their tax returns for free is a bad thing. A big gift to the Big Tax lobby and a big middle finger to Americans.
February 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Apparently, allowing Americans to file their tax returns for free is a bad thing. A big gift to the Big Tax lobby and a big middle finger to Americans.
Some very powerful statements in this video
Van Hollen, Colleagues Speak to Press At USAID HQ Amid Illegal Shut Down Of Agency
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Some very powerful statements in this video
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MORE OF THIS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
February 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
MORE OF THIS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
Another example of how this smugdoge billionaire illegal scheme hits is a friend’s friend works for Catholic Relief Services and is finding out if they have a job in a week. And they have found out their funding went from a $1.3 Billion organization to a $2.2 million dollar organization.
February 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Another example of how this smugdoge billionaire illegal scheme hits is a friend’s friend works for Catholic Relief Services and is finding out if they have a job in a week. And they have found out their funding went from a $1.3 Billion organization to a $2.2 million dollar organization.
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🚨Trump’s decision to shut down USAID has frozen critical work to deliver vital assistance around the globe, and put China in the driver’s seat.
We’re at USAID HQ fighting back against Trump’s outrageous assault on dedicated USAID workers. Tune in now:
We’re at USAID HQ fighting back against Trump’s outrageous assault on dedicated USAID workers. Tune in now:
Van Hollen, Colleagues Host Press Availability At USAID HQ Amid Illegal Shut Down Of Agency
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🚨Trump’s decision to shut down USAID has frozen critical work to deliver vital assistance around the globe, and put China in the driver’s seat.
We’re at USAID HQ fighting back against Trump’s outrageous assault on dedicated USAID workers. Tune in now:
We’re at USAID HQ fighting back against Trump’s outrageous assault on dedicated USAID workers. Tune in now:
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Members of Congress with @beyer.house.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov now seeking entry at USAID
February 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Members of Congress with @beyer.house.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov now seeking entry at USAID
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Members of Congress going into the US Agency for International Development!
February 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Members of Congress going into the US Agency for International Development!
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Also a reminder that if you are reading good coverage, share/post those links, a lot has shifted and people need to know where to find information
There are literally not enough journalists employed in the US to cover the bad shit that is happening right now. We are now going to experience the social consequences of a weakened news industry--which are the same as the benefits of a weakened news industry, to those who weakened it.
February 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Also a reminder that if you are reading good coverage, share/post those links, a lot has shifted and people need to know where to find information
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WIRED is tracking numerous reports of Musk-related shenanigans across the federal govt.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
February 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
WIRED is tracking numerous reports of Musk-related shenanigans across the federal govt.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
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Made it! Can’t get close to the front of the press conference outside of US AID, or hear what they’re saying, and that’s a GOOD THING.
Great crowd for such short notice.
Great crowd for such short notice.
February 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Made it! Can’t get close to the front of the press conference outside of US AID, or hear what they’re saying, and that’s a GOOD THING.
Great crowd for such short notice.
Great crowd for such short notice.
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Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
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Lots of members who were in town in both chambers showing up to USAID to join locals @beyer.house.gov Connolly, Raskin, and Van Hollen, a couple dozen here now. They will attempt entry
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Lots of members who were in town in both chambers showing up to USAID to join locals @beyer.house.gov Connolly, Raskin, and Van Hollen, a couple dozen here now. They will attempt entry