Mark Platt
@mabbes1408.bsky.social
SE1’er. Promulgator of stuff: LGBTQ, health & care, workers rights, renters rights. Centrist Liberal. Views only/all mine via received wisdom
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Watching Karoline Leavitt offer one bland, ridiculous lie after the next as if none of us compass basic logic, I am reminded of Ron Ziegler's raw lying for a scandal-soaked Nixon. Until Leavitt, Ziegler was the youngest, least experienced press secretary, and by her light, he was subtle and nuanced.
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Watching Karoline Leavitt offer one bland, ridiculous lie after the next as if none of us compass basic logic, I am reminded of Ron Ziegler's raw lying for a scandal-soaked Nixon. Until Leavitt, Ziegler was the youngest, least experienced press secretary, and by her light, he was subtle and nuanced.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders: "Abdul El-Sayed. He is a medical doctor. He wrote a book. It’s called Medicare for All, so he knows a little bit about the subject, and those are the kinds of folks that we need in the US Senate."
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "Abdul El-Sayed. He is a medical doctor. He wrote a book. It’s called Medicare for All, so he knows a little bit about the subject, and those are the kinds of folks that we need in the US Senate."
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The American people deserve answers, and it’s time for the DOJ and FBI to provide them.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The American people deserve answers, and it’s time for the DOJ and FBI to provide them.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
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Soon, we'll oversee a budget of more than $100 billion — and every dollar will reflect our commitment to working New Yorkers and delivering universal childcare. Good thing some little New Yorkers gave me a counting lesson today!
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Soon, we'll oversee a budget of more than $100 billion — and every dollar will reflect our commitment to working New Yorkers and delivering universal childcare. Good thing some little New Yorkers gave me a counting lesson today!
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About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
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Mark Wolf, a federal judge appointed by Reagan, is resigning after 40 years on the bench.
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Mark Wolf, a federal judge appointed by Reagan, is resigning after 40 years on the bench.
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
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BREAKING: U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie expressed deep skepticism about whether a federal prosecutor handpicked by President Trump to bring criminal cases against his political rivals was legally appointed to the role.
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
BREAKING: U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie expressed deep skepticism about whether a federal prosecutor handpicked by President Trump to bring criminal cases against his political rivals was legally appointed to the role.
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The only one telling us not to talk about it now is Donald J. Trump.
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The only one telling us not to talk about it now is Donald J. Trump.
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Epstein survivor: “It strikes me as odd that this was a campaign promise of Trump, and he has backpedaled on that...
This is an issue that has been highly politicized when it's not a political issue whatsoever.”
I think we all know why the White House has politicized this.
This is an issue that has been highly politicized when it's not a political issue whatsoever.”
I think we all know why the White House has politicized this.
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Epstein survivor: “It strikes me as odd that this was a campaign promise of Trump, and he has backpedaled on that...
This is an issue that has been highly politicized when it's not a political issue whatsoever.”
I think we all know why the White House has politicized this.
This is an issue that has been highly politicized when it's not a political issue whatsoever.”
I think we all know why the White House has politicized this.
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Between the Epstein birthday book and these emails it’d becoming increasingly difficult to accept that anyone hung out with Jeff because of his wit and conversational skills
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Between the Epstein birthday book and these emails it’d becoming increasingly difficult to accept that anyone hung out with Jeff because of his wit and conversational skills
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For far too many families, the cost of childcare is driving them out of the city they love.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For far too many families, the cost of childcare is driving them out of the city they love.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
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The America First guy has brought in 566 foreign workers during his 5 years in office to work at his companies instead of hiring Americans. And counting.
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The America First guy has brought in 566 foreign workers during his 5 years in office to work at his companies instead of hiring Americans. And counting.
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✅ Inflation is up
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
✅ Inflation is up
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
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🛡️ Ukrainian troops repel Russian attempt to break into Kostiantynivka
Ukrainian troops repel Russian attempt to break into Kostiantynivka – video
Soldiers from the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade have reported that they thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to break into the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, forcing the Russians to ret...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🛡️ Ukrainian troops repel Russian attempt to break into Kostiantynivka
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I find it highly ironic that the party that bemoaned the deep state and alleged the cover-up of pedophiles is now embroiled in defending the party that has the largest pedophile cover-up in American history.
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I find it highly ironic that the party that bemoaned the deep state and alleged the cover-up of pedophiles is now embroiled in defending the party that has the largest pedophile cover-up in American history.
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The IEA has brought back the Current Policies Scenario (CPS) in the World Energy Outlook (WEO).
I think this will be useful. Fossil CO2 emissions keep rising, when they should be falling. It is time to admit that. So I hope the CPS can help address this issue.
www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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I think this will be useful. Fossil CO2 emissions keep rising, when they should be falling. It is time to admit that. So I hope the CPS can help address this issue.
www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The IEA has brought back the Current Policies Scenario (CPS) in the World Energy Outlook (WEO).
I think this will be useful. Fossil CO2 emissions keep rising, when they should be falling. It is time to admit that. So I hope the CPS can help address this issue.
www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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I think this will be useful. Fossil CO2 emissions keep rising, when they should be falling. It is time to admit that. So I hope the CPS can help address this issue.
www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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Trumplicans are really being held to ransoms by Trump on this… it feels like the target on the Epstein issue is gradually narrowing to one person… You know Who! #newsnight
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Trumplicans are really being held to ransoms by Trump on this… it feels like the target on the Epstein issue is gradually narrowing to one person… You know Who! #newsnight
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GOP Rep. Bacon: "I do think this was a PR disaster for the White House. When you tell everybody you're going to release everything, that you have the names of all the clients, and then you then you come back and say, 'oh, there was none.' This was a self-inflicted wound by the White House."
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
GOP Rep. Bacon: "I do think this was a PR disaster for the White House. When you tell everybody you're going to release everything, that you have the names of all the clients, and then you then you come back and say, 'oh, there was none.' This was a self-inflicted wound by the White House."
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Garcia: "If the president has nothing to hide, then all we want is for them to release the full files."
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Garcia: "If the president has nothing to hide, then all we want is for them to release the full files."
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Pete Buttigieg Effortlessly Points Out Why Trump Is Attacking Air Traffic Controllers - And He's Spot On
Pete Buttigieg Effortlessly Points Out Why Trump Is Attacking Air Traffic Controllers—And He's Spot On
You tell 'em, Pete!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Pete Buttigieg Effortlessly Points Out Why Trump Is Attacking Air Traffic Controllers - And He's Spot On
The nation that created the Industrial Revolution was only one step up from being a serfdom… most workers were poor, diseased and uneducated and died earlier than their masters. Laffer is the rightwing equivalent of Marx. And unfortunately not Groucho! www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11... #WATO
Laffer’s curve: the tax myth that promoted inequality
Arthur Laffer’s “curve” is one of the most destructive ideas in modern economics.
Sketched on a napkin in the 1970s, it claimed that cutting tax rates could increase government revenue.
It became gosp...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The nation that created the Industrial Revolution was only one step up from being a serfdom… most workers were poor, diseased and uneducated and died earlier than their masters. Laffer is the rightwing equivalent of Marx. And unfortunately not Groucho! www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11... #WATO
The joke that is the Laffer curve… www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11... #WATO
Laffer’s curve: the tax myth that promoted inequality
Arthur Laffer’s “curve” is one of the most destructive ideas in modern economics.
Sketched on a napkin in the 1970s, it claimed that cutting tax rates could increase government revenue.
It became gosp...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The joke that is the Laffer curve… www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11... #WATO