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Law, Truth, and Scientific/Academic Reason is being subverted by those peddling Lawlessness, Lies, and Magical Thinking.
Strong Democratic Institutions and Civic Education protect our Freedom and form the core of Our Common Defense.
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Strong Democratic Institutions and Civic Education protect our Freedom and form the core of Our Common Defense.
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“No person shall be… deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…”
It's right there in the Constitution. 5th Amendment.
No person. No exceptions.
It's right there in the Constitution. 5th Amendment.
No person. No exceptions.
Trump’s request that Republicans suppress the Epstein files, photos, and video amounts to asking them to grandfather him in
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Trump’s request that Republicans suppress the Epstein files, photos, and video amounts to asking them to grandfather him in
JD Vance is simply an out-of-the-money put option, written with a deep fundamental understanding of the underlying toxic asset
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
JD Vance is simply an out-of-the-money put option, written with a deep fundamental understanding of the underlying toxic asset
In September Mike Johnson floated the hero arc that Trump “tried to help investigators,” and acted as an FBI informant on Epstein
November 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In September Mike Johnson floated the hero arc that Trump “tried to help investigators,” and acted as an FBI informant on Epstein
If the Epstein Files are made public do all the Trump Ballroom donors get their money back like if someone hits for the cycle or sinks a hole-in-one?
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
If the Epstein Files are made public do all the Trump Ballroom donors get their money back like if someone hits for the cycle or sinks a hole-in-one?
The Republicans probably aren't protecting Epstein. He's dead.
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Republicans probably aren't protecting Epstein. He's dead.
In June, Elon Musk posted on X:
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
In June, Elon Musk posted on X:
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
Epstein calling you “dirty” is like Jeffrey Dahmer complimenting your cooking
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Epstein calling you “dirty” is like Jeffrey Dahmer complimenting your cooking
When Nixon lost his Senate support his presidency collapsed
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
When Nixon lost his Senate support his presidency collapsed
Sending your former defense lawyer, to coerce a witness, is Obstruction of Justice.
Conspiring with Congress, to bury investigations into your actions, is Criminal Conspiracy.
Conspiring with your Cabinet, to coordinate obstruction of damaging events, is Racketeering.
Conspiring with Congress, to bury investigations into your actions, is Criminal Conspiracy.
Conspiring with your Cabinet, to coordinate obstruction of damaging events, is Racketeering.
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Sending your former defense lawyer, to coerce a witness, is Obstruction of Justice.
Conspiring with Congress, to bury investigations into your actions, is Criminal Conspiracy.
Conspiring with your Cabinet, to coordinate obstruction of damaging events, is Racketeering.
Conspiring with Congress, to bury investigations into your actions, is Criminal Conspiracy.
Conspiring with your Cabinet, to coordinate obstruction of damaging events, is Racketeering.
When Epstein calls you "dirty" you need to reassess your life
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
When Epstein calls you "dirty" you need to reassess your life
If they have 3 emails, they have more.
Wait for the denial. Refute with more email evidence.
Rinse. Repeat.
Wait for the denial. Refute with more email evidence.
Rinse. Repeat.
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If they have 3 emails, they have more.
Wait for the denial. Refute with more email evidence.
Rinse. Repeat.
Wait for the denial. Refute with more email evidence.
Rinse. Repeat.
The entire argument around “wasteful” healthcare rests on a quiet assumption:
That doctors are diagnosing fake illnesses, and clinics are treating fabricated conditions.
That doctors are diagnosing fake illnesses, and clinics are treating fabricated conditions.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The entire argument around “wasteful” healthcare rests on a quiet assumption:
That doctors are diagnosing fake illnesses, and clinics are treating fabricated conditions.
That doctors are diagnosing fake illnesses, and clinics are treating fabricated conditions.
An unused crutch, withheld from those who need it, is technically stronger.
It’s stronger because it’s not being used.
When Johnson claims he’s made Medicaid “stronger” by denying access to those needing healthcare, that’s what he means.
Unaccessed care is never overburdened.
It’s stronger because it’s not being used.
When Johnson claims he’s made Medicaid “stronger” by denying access to those needing healthcare, that’s what he means.
Unaccessed care is never overburdened.
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
An unused crutch, withheld from those who need it, is technically stronger.
It’s stronger because it’s not being used.
When Johnson claims he’s made Medicaid “stronger” by denying access to those needing healthcare, that’s what he means.
Unaccessed care is never overburdened.
It’s stronger because it’s not being used.
When Johnson claims he’s made Medicaid “stronger” by denying access to those needing healthcare, that’s what he means.
Unaccessed care is never overburdened.
In Trump’s second impeachment trial, a majority of Senators voted to convict Trump of incitement of insurrection.
The vote was 57-43
The vote was 57-43
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
In Trump’s second impeachment trial, a majority of Senators voted to convict Trump of incitement of insurrection.
The vote was 57-43
The vote was 57-43
After becoming Chancellor in 1933, Hitler oversaw widespread pardons and amnesties for Nazis imprisoned for violent acts during the Weimar years.
These releases reinforced the idea that crimes committed in service to him would be forgiven.
These releases reinforced the idea that crimes committed in service to him would be forgiven.
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
After becoming Chancellor in 1933, Hitler oversaw widespread pardons and amnesties for Nazis imprisoned for violent acts during the Weimar years.
These releases reinforced the idea that crimes committed in service to him would be forgiven.
These releases reinforced the idea that crimes committed in service to him would be forgiven.
Hitler was pardoned after the Beer Hall Putsch by the Weimar Supreme Court.
His pardon signaled that violence against democracy could be excused, revealed the judiciary—including the Supreme Court—as ideologically biased, and signaled permissiveness toward right‑wing violence.
His pardon signaled that violence against democracy could be excused, revealed the judiciary—including the Supreme Court—as ideologically biased, and signaled permissiveness toward right‑wing violence.
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Hitler was pardoned after the Beer Hall Putsch by the Weimar Supreme Court.
His pardon signaled that violence against democracy could be excused, revealed the judiciary—including the Supreme Court—as ideologically biased, and signaled permissiveness toward right‑wing violence.
His pardon signaled that violence against democracy could be excused, revealed the judiciary—including the Supreme Court—as ideologically biased, and signaled permissiveness toward right‑wing violence.
Potempa Murders (1932): Nine Nazi Stormtroopers brutally killed a Communist supporter in front of his family. Six were convicted; five received death sentences. Hitler sent a telegram pledging “boundless loyalty.”
After seizing power in 1933, Hitler pardoned the killers.
After seizing power in 1933, Hitler pardoned the killers.
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Potempa Murders (1932): Nine Nazi Stormtroopers brutally killed a Communist supporter in front of his family. Six were convicted; five received death sentences. Hitler sent a telegram pledging “boundless loyalty.”
After seizing power in 1933, Hitler pardoned the killers.
After seizing power in 1933, Hitler pardoned the killers.
Racketeering means committing crimes as part of a coordinated group that shares the same scheme.
When you pardon the group, you pardon yourself.
When you pardon the group, you pardon yourself.
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Racketeering means committing crimes as part of a coordinated group that shares the same scheme.
When you pardon the group, you pardon yourself.
When you pardon the group, you pardon yourself.
An unused crutch is technically stronger.
An unused bridge is technically stronger.
When the GOP says they made healthcare “stronger,” that’s what they meant.
An unused bridge is technically stronger.
When the GOP says they made healthcare “stronger,” that’s what they meant.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
An unused crutch is technically stronger.
An unused bridge is technically stronger.
When the GOP says they made healthcare “stronger,” that’s what they meant.
An unused bridge is technically stronger.
When the GOP says they made healthcare “stronger,” that’s what they meant.
On June 5, 2025, Elon Musk posted on X:
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On June 5, 2025, Elon Musk posted on X:
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
“@RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
He followed up with:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out."
Before Elon Musk left his post in the Trump administration, he publicly tweeted that Donald Trump was named in the Epstein files.
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Before Elon Musk left his post in the Trump administration, he publicly tweeted that Donald Trump was named in the Epstein files.
He's going to make Veterans Day about himself somehow
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
He's going to make Veterans Day about himself somehow
Those waiting for federal paychecks and nutritional assistance are still hungry today
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Those waiting for federal paychecks and nutritional assistance are still hungry today
In racketeering, if you pardon your co-conspirators, you pardon yourself
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In racketeering, if you pardon your co-conspirators, you pardon yourself
It’s hard to be critical of Trump’s economic performance when 2025 has been a banner year for Argentinian beef ranchers
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It’s hard to be critical of Trump’s economic performance when 2025 has been a banner year for Argentinian beef ranchers