Morganne MacDonald
@macmorganne.bsky.social
Reader. Writer. Martial Artist. Retired litigator/mediator & child advocate. Interested in all things Celtic, Kobudo/Karate, and making the world's best HAGGIS.
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Al Michaels announcing the Bears, Eagles game today used the phrase: "Cacophony of crap..." and I thought, what a perfect synopsis of the DJT admin so far. CACOPHONY of CRAP. I'm acquiring this one.
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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REP. GOLDMAN: “Trump promised oil executives if they gave him $1 billion for his campaign, he’d do right by them. They gave about $500 million. This is a massive gift in violation of international law, essentially just co-opting an entire country's natural resources for the benefit of 🇺🇸 Companies.”
January 4, 2026 at 4:16 AM
REP. GOLDMAN: “Trump promised oil executives if they gave him $1 billion for his campaign, he’d do right by them. They gave about $500 million. This is a massive gift in violation of international law, essentially just co-opting an entire country's natural resources for the benefit of 🇺🇸 Companies.”
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That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
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We cannot become numb to the outrage of this. The wife of the President’s Senior Advisor threatens a sovereign nation.
January 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
We cannot become numb to the outrage of this. The wife of the President’s Senior Advisor threatens a sovereign nation.
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The White House would like us to forget this, but we will not.
January 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
The White House would like us to forget this, but we will not.
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GS: “Sen. Warner said you can’t argue drug trafficking charges demand invasion in one case while issuing a pardon in another…”🤔
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
GS: “Sen. Warner said you can’t argue drug trafficking charges demand invasion in one case while issuing a pardon in another…”🤔
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
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THIS WAS AN ACT OF WAR AND A VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.
But put that aside for a second…
What’s wild is that Marco Rubio isn’t even pretending anymore. He’s not hiding that the invasion of Venezuela is about oil.
This is going to end up a dumpster fire…
But put that aside for a second…
What’s wild is that Marco Rubio isn’t even pretending anymore. He’s not hiding that the invasion of Venezuela is about oil.
This is going to end up a dumpster fire…
January 4, 2026 at 5:14 PM
THIS WAS AN ACT OF WAR AND A VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.
But put that aside for a second…
What’s wild is that Marco Rubio isn’t even pretending anymore. He’s not hiding that the invasion of Venezuela is about oil.
This is going to end up a dumpster fire…
But put that aside for a second…
What’s wild is that Marco Rubio isn’t even pretending anymore. He’s not hiding that the invasion of Venezuela is about oil.
This is going to end up a dumpster fire…
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happy bday writer Max Eastman, b.1883.
“Living well is the best revenge.If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.”
“The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness.”
“The real treasurers of the language are and always have been the knowers of its immediate beauty.”
“Living well is the best revenge.If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.”
“The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness.”
“The real treasurers of the language are and always have been the knowers of its immediate beauty.”
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 PM
happy bday writer Max Eastman, b.1883.
“Living well is the best revenge.If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.”
“The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness.”
“The real treasurers of the language are and always have been the knowers of its immediate beauty.”
“Living well is the best revenge.If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.”
“The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness.”
“The real treasurers of the language are and always have been the knowers of its immediate beauty.”
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Gotta say, the moderate position here is impeachment and removal and the moderates seem like they're on board.
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Gotta say, the moderate position here is impeachment and removal and the moderates seem like they're on board.
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Despite what we are often told, this line from Mamdani’s inauguration speech is what true pragmatism actually looks like:
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Despite what we are often told, this line from Mamdani’s inauguration speech is what true pragmatism actually looks like:
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
This is from yesterday. Today DJT ended all childcare subsidies to all states. Time for new, better, priorities.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
Billionaires added record $2.2tn in wealth in 2025
Just eight billionaires accounted for a quarter of the gains, led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and Larry Page
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
This is from yesterday. Today DJT ended all childcare subsidies to all states. Time for new, better, priorities.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
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The DOJ is so incompetent that it is allowing us to *quantify* its cover-up of the Epstein files.
The first time I searched Trump, there were over 900 records found.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
December 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The DOJ is so incompetent that it is allowing us to *quantify* its cover-up of the Epstein files.
I'm now vowing to use "quisling bitch" at least twice this week. Wonderful.
Cry harder about ruining an American institution we used to be proud of, you stupid quisling bitch.
December 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I'm now vowing to use "quisling bitch" at least twice this week. Wonderful.
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BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.
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In 2004, Trump and Epstein competed for a prime Palm Beach property. Trump won the auction for $41.35 million, reportedly angering Epstein and ending their relationship. Trump later said he banned Epstein from Mar a Lago. Trump sold the home in 2008 for $95 million to a Russian billionaire.
The facts and timeline of Trump and Epstein's falling out
Before Trump’s presidency and Epstein’s conviction as a sex offender, the two socialized at soirées with Victoria’s Secret models, parties in Palm Beach, Florida, and trips between New York and Florid...
www.pbs.org
December 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
In 2004, Trump and Epstein competed for a prime Palm Beach property. Trump won the auction for $41.35 million, reportedly angering Epstein and ending their relationship. Trump later said he banned Epstein from Mar a Lago. Trump sold the home in 2008 for $95 million to a Russian billionaire.
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NEW: A judge in the Kilmar Abrego case just UNSEALED a Dec 3rd order showing DOJ lied to the court when it said that Blanche's office didn't have anything to do with the decision to prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/
December 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
NEW: A judge in the Kilmar Abrego case just UNSEALED a Dec 3rd order showing DOJ lied to the court when it said that Blanche's office didn't have anything to do with the decision to prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/
Not a giant leap.
Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026 reut.rs/45vPZSF
Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026
Shamans in Peru gathered for an annual New Year's ritual on Monday where they made predictions for the year to come, including illness for U.S. President Donald Trump and the downfall of Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Not a giant leap.
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It appears the whole Putin “Ukraine tried to kill me with 91 drones last night” was entirely made up. And of course Trump repeated it and said he was mad at Ukraine.
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
December 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It appears the whole Putin “Ukraine tried to kill me with 91 drones last night” was entirely made up. And of course Trump repeated it and said he was mad at Ukraine.
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
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How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
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AOC: "It's not just that Trump is corrupt. It's that everyone participating in this is corrupt — Elon is corrupt. Jeff Bezos is corrupt. Mark Zuckerberg is corrupt"
December 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
AOC: "It's not just that Trump is corrupt. It's that everyone participating in this is corrupt — Elon is corrupt. Jeff Bezos is corrupt. Mark Zuckerberg is corrupt"
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The damage these two have done to the world, and to their own countries, is catastrophic
Netanyahu: We've never had a friend like President Trump in the White House. It's not even close. I think Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States.
December 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The damage these two have done to the world, and to their own countries, is catastrophic
Yep.
Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
December 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yep.
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Russian MoD says it has no knowledge of a drone attack on Putin’s residence.
Trump is so easily manipulated the Russians don’t even have to get their story straight.
Trump is so easily manipulated the Russians don’t even have to get their story straight.
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Russian MoD says it has no knowledge of a drone attack on Putin’s residence.
Trump is so easily manipulated the Russians don’t even have to get their story straight.
Trump is so easily manipulated the Russians don’t even have to get their story straight.
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I chatted with someone earlier who was looking for the link to the searchable DOJ released Epstein files.
I forget who was asking.
Here you go everyone:
www.justice.gov/epstein
I forget who was asking.
Here you go everyone:
www.justice.gov/epstein
December 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I chatted with someone earlier who was looking for the link to the searchable DOJ released Epstein files.
I forget who was asking.
Here you go everyone:
www.justice.gov/epstein
I forget who was asking.
Here you go everyone:
www.justice.gov/epstein