Just Croquette
@justcroquette.bsky.social
Writer of mayhem, horror and dark thoughts.
Silly-heart. Happily married. Good Human.
Reading. Liking. Reposting. Sometimes posting my own stuff...
Silly-heart. Happily married. Good Human.
Reading. Liking. Reposting. Sometimes posting my own stuff...
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the speed at which these guys have broken everything has given a lot of folks who should know better the impression that they are an unstoppable force and the only option is to negotiate the terms of surrender
just because the clown car goes very fast does not mean it isn’t full of clowns
just because the clown car goes very fast does not mean it isn’t full of clowns
Whatever the immediate fallout of the scandal, what is going to stick around is the impression it gives, of hapless idiots doing ridiculous things. And I think that seriously reduces the appeal of capitulating to these jokers.
March 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
the speed at which these guys have broken everything has given a lot of folks who should know better the impression that they are an unstoppable force and the only option is to negotiate the terms of surrender
just because the clown car goes very fast does not mean it isn’t full of clowns
just because the clown car goes very fast does not mean it isn’t full of clowns
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I guess with all the other open-air graft going on it's easy to overlook, but the U.S. Commerce Secretary using his official position to go on cable news to tell people to buy the stock of his boss's largest campaign donor is just astonishingly corrupt.
On Jesse Watters’ show, Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, tells viewers they should buy Tesla stock.
“I think if you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla. It’s unbelievable that this guy’s stock is this cheap. It’ll never be this cheap again.”
“I think if you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla. It’s unbelievable that this guy’s stock is this cheap. It’ll never be this cheap again.”
March 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I guess with all the other open-air graft going on it's easy to overlook, but the U.S. Commerce Secretary using his official position to go on cable news to tell people to buy the stock of his boss's largest campaign donor is just astonishingly corrupt.
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Trump floats plan to protect Ukraine's besieged power plants through U.S.-ownership
Trump floats plan to protect Ukraine's besieged power plants through U.S.-ownership
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could take over Ukraine's embattled power plants, at least one of which is occupied by Russian forces, saying American ownership would be "the best protection."
www.upi.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Trump floats plan to protect Ukraine's besieged power plants through U.S.-ownership
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Judge denies U.S. Institute of Peace suit; criticizes DOGE's takeover tactics
Judge denies U.S. Institute of Peace suit; criticizes DOGE's takeover tactics
A judge rejected a complaint filed by the U.S. Institute of Peace against a takeover by the Trump administration but questioned tactics used by the Department of Government Efficiency in the appropriation.
www.upi.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Judge denies U.S. Institute of Peace suit; criticizes DOGE's takeover tactics
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At the risk of being a parody of myself I think the roots to the "new" misogyny lie in the theology of slavery and the rationalization of mass rape for centuries by people who thought of themselves as the most devout people in the country www.liberalcurrents.com/guys-win-and...
Guys Win: Andrew Tate, Rape Politics, and the Authoritarian Right
Misogyny is a preeminent feature of authoritarian politics.
www.liberalcurrents.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
At the risk of being a parody of myself I think the roots to the "new" misogyny lie in the theology of slavery and the rationalization of mass rape for centuries by people who thought of themselves as the most devout people in the country www.liberalcurrents.com/guys-win-and...
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1. NEWS
President Trump’s letter to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, gave the regime two months to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
It’s unclear whether the two-month deadline starts from the receipt of the letter or from the beginning of negotiations.
President Trump’s letter to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, gave the regime two months to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
It’s unclear whether the two-month deadline starts from the receipt of the letter or from the beginning of negotiations.
Scoop: Trump gives Iran 2-month deadline for new nuclear deal in letter
It isn't clear whether the two month-clock begins from the time the letter was delivered or from when negotiations start.
bit.ly
March 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
1. NEWS
President Trump’s letter to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, gave the regime two months to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
It’s unclear whether the two-month deadline starts from the receipt of the letter or from the beginning of negotiations.
President Trump’s letter to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, gave the regime two months to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
It’s unclear whether the two-month deadline starts from the receipt of the letter or from the beginning of negotiations.
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Agriculture head touts falling egg prices—but farmers are still scrambling
Agriculture head touts falling egg prices—but farmers are still scrambling
Donald Trump’s secretary of agriculture boasted about falling egg prices in a Fox News interview Monday, contradicting prior predictions from her own department that egg prices would rise by a whopping 41.1% this year.
Brooke Rollins told host Brian…
www.dailykos.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Agriculture head touts falling egg prices—but farmers are still scrambling
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Trump Brought African-Style Political Thugs to D.C.
Trump Brought African-Style Political Thugs to D.C.
I spent a career watching African politics. I never expected to see the same dynamics in my hometown.
www.thebulwark.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Trump Brought African-Style Political Thugs to D.C.
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Walmart clashes with China after asking suppliers to absorb tariffs
Walmart clashes with China after asking suppliers to absorb tariffs
The world's largest retailer is clashing with China over the company's efforts to reduce the impact of President Trump's increased tariffs.
Why it matters: Walmart — whose brand is inextricably linked to low prices — is trying to leverage its monumental…
www.axios.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Walmart clashes with China after asking suppliers to absorb tariffs
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Ex-Philippine President Duterte in ICC custody in crimes against humanity case over drugs war
Ex-Philippine President Duterte in ICC custody in crimes against humanity case over drugs war
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila in connection with his deadly war on drugs during his presidency, the ICC confirmed Wednesday.
The big picture: The ICC…
www.axios.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Ex-Philippine President Duterte in ICC custody in crimes against humanity case over drugs war
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"Zeldin’s move ends decades of work at the E.P.A. to ease the pollution that burdens poor and minority communities, which are located near highways, power plants, industrial plants and other polluting facilities. People living there have high rates of asthma, heart disease and other health problems"
March 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"Zeldin’s move ends decades of work at the E.P.A. to ease the pollution that burdens poor and minority communities, which are located near highways, power plants, industrial plants and other polluting facilities. People living there have high rates of asthma, heart disease and other health problems"
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we need a name for pro-canada americans
March 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
we need a name for pro-canada americans
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Revealed: The most likely Medicaid cuts could hit rural Trump country the hardest
Revealed: The most likely Medicaid cuts could hit rural Trump country the hardest
Working-age adults who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than their counterparts in cities, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to make deep cuts to the health care program.
About 72 million people —…
www.alternet.org
March 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Revealed: The most likely Medicaid cuts could hit rural Trump country the hardest
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They really compare this to the "10 Days that Shook the World" 1917 Russian Revolution.
March 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
They really compare this to the "10 Days that Shook the World" 1917 Russian Revolution.
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Busted: Medicare Advantage lobbyists spending millions ahead of Dr. Oz hearing
Busted: Medicare Advantage lobbyists spending millions ahead of Dr. Oz hearing
The watchdog group Public Citizen on Tuesday released a research brief about the hundreds of millions of dollars Medicare Advantage companies have spent on lobbying ahead of a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Oz, a heart surgeon and…
www.alternet.org
March 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Busted: Medicare Advantage lobbyists spending millions ahead of Dr. Oz hearing
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To Denuclearize the World, U.S. Will Have To Change Its Global Strategy | Opinion
To Denuclearize the World, U.S. Will Have To Change Its Global Strategy | Opinion
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced, once again, his desire for "denuclearization" among countries.
www.newsweek.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
To Denuclearize the World, U.S. Will Have To Change Its Global Strategy | Opinion