Truman Burbank
@petereriksen.bsky.social
pragmatic progressive, activist, spiritual agnostic, hiker, pickleballer, cinephile, melomaniac, wanderluster, gastronome, haiku poet, deadhead, psychonaut.
“if they don’t give you seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” 🇩🇰🇺🇦🇬🇱
“if they don’t give you seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” 🇩🇰🇺🇦🇬🇱
My God...
In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
My God...
History lesson for Pam Bondi:
John Mitchell, Nixon's Attorney General from 1969-72, strongly advocated for "law and order" policies before resigning to lead the reelection committee. He was later convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury related to the Watergate scandal.
John Mitchell, Nixon's Attorney General from 1969-72, strongly advocated for "law and order" policies before resigning to lead the reelection committee. He was later convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury related to the Watergate scandal.
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
History lesson for Pam Bondi:
John Mitchell, Nixon's Attorney General from 1969-72, strongly advocated for "law and order" policies before resigning to lead the reelection committee. He was later convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury related to the Watergate scandal.
John Mitchell, Nixon's Attorney General from 1969-72, strongly advocated for "law and order" policies before resigning to lead the reelection committee. He was later convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury related to the Watergate scandal.
Imagine if a Democrat President cut funding to red states out if retribution.
How much longer must we endure the pos?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
How much longer must we endure the pos?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Imagine if a Democrat President cut funding to red states out if retribution.
How much longer must we endure the pos?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
How much longer must we endure the pos?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
Do you really understand how wealthy billionaires
are? Think of it this way. You may, if you're among the lucky, work your entire life to save one million dollars.
-One million seconds is equal to 11 days.
--One billion seconds is equal to 31 years.
Still care how much billionaires are taxed?
are? Think of it this way. You may, if you're among the lucky, work your entire life to save one million dollars.
-One million seconds is equal to 11 days.
--One billion seconds is equal to 31 years.
Still care how much billionaires are taxed?
February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Do you really understand how wealthy billionaires
are? Think of it this way. You may, if you're among the lucky, work your entire life to save one million dollars.
-One million seconds is equal to 11 days.
--One billion seconds is equal to 31 years.
Still care how much billionaires are taxed?
are? Think of it this way. You may, if you're among the lucky, work your entire life to save one million dollars.
-One million seconds is equal to 11 days.
--One billion seconds is equal to 31 years.
Still care how much billionaires are taxed?
Calling Jeffrey Epstein a pimp who got ultra-rich facilitating meetings with young girls for twisted, nerdy billionaires who couldn't otherwise get laid, is the best summation of this scandal I've heard to date.
February 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Calling Jeffrey Epstein a pimp who got ultra-rich facilitating meetings with young girls for twisted, nerdy billionaires who couldn't otherwise get laid, is the best summation of this scandal I've heard to date.
I can't believe Chris Christie enthusiastically called out the GOP (and specifically named Lindsey Graham) for brutally trashing Trump in private discussions, yet praising him as the best president ever when the cameras are rolling.
--On Real Time w/ Bill Maher this past week.
--On Real Time w/ Bill Maher this past week.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I can't believe Chris Christie enthusiastically called out the GOP (and specifically named Lindsey Graham) for brutally trashing Trump in private discussions, yet praising him as the best president ever when the cameras are rolling.
--On Real Time w/ Bill Maher this past week.
--On Real Time w/ Bill Maher this past week.
"Imagine being so filled with hate that you can’t recognize joy just because it’s spoken in Spanish.”
Being a bigot is a lousy way to live - you miss out on all the JOY & it rots your SOUL.
Being a bigot is a lousy way to live - you miss out on all the JOY & it rots your SOUL.
February 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"Imagine being so filled with hate that you can’t recognize joy just because it’s spoken in Spanish.”
Being a bigot is a lousy way to live - you miss out on all the JOY & it rots your SOUL.
Being a bigot is a lousy way to live - you miss out on all the JOY & it rots your SOUL.
So, the "All American Halftime Show" is not an actual "show" in front of an audience that is being broadcast--it's just PRE-RECORDED acts streaming from various locations. Is this because they couldn't actually sell tickets to this shit show? How pathetic.
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
So, the "All American Halftime Show" is not an actual "show" in front of an audience that is being broadcast--it's just PRE-RECORDED acts streaming from various locations. Is this because they couldn't actually sell tickets to this shit show? How pathetic.
Reposted by Truman Burbank
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
GOP in Congress:
Donald Trump is a lame duck. He can't serve a 3rd term. He's old and losing his mind.
Why are you so afraid of him? Honor the oath you took and defend the laws of this country.
Please resign now--the country would like to elect people with courage who defend the constitution.
Donald Trump is a lame duck. He can't serve a 3rd term. He's old and losing his mind.
Why are you so afraid of him? Honor the oath you took and defend the laws of this country.
Please resign now--the country would like to elect people with courage who defend the constitution.
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
GOP in Congress:
Donald Trump is a lame duck. He can't serve a 3rd term. He's old and losing his mind.
Why are you so afraid of him? Honor the oath you took and defend the laws of this country.
Please resign now--the country would like to elect people with courage who defend the constitution.
Donald Trump is a lame duck. He can't serve a 3rd term. He's old and losing his mind.
Why are you so afraid of him? Honor the oath you took and defend the laws of this country.
Please resign now--the country would like to elect people with courage who defend the constitution.
So what happens when other countries have their own investigations into Epstein/Trump but aren't controlled by Pam Bonfi snd Kash Patel?
www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein...
www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein...
Polish PM Donald Tusk announces probe to see if Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish women or girls
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
www.cbsnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:11 AM
So what happens when other countries have their own investigations into Epstein/Trump but aren't controlled by Pam Bonfi snd Kash Patel?
www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein...
www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein...
Reposted by Truman Burbank
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
SCOTUS rules with California on redistricting, and Texas redistricting has backfired. Its going to be a bloodbath in the House. Bye Mike Johnson! observer.co.uk/news/interna...
Latino fury over ICE raids could see Texas gerrymandering...
Republicans redrew the congressional map after their historic 2024 victory, but in the wake of the Alex Pretti killing it is the Democrats who could benefit at the midterms in November
observer.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
SCOTUS rules with California on redistricting, and Texas redistricting has backfired. Its going to be a bloodbath in the House. Bye Mike Johnson! observer.co.uk/news/interna...
Republicans lose again!
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly ma...
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Republicans lose again!
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
Exactly. All the insanity and partisan bullshit of the Epstein Files "investigation" in a single sentence.
James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Exactly. All the insanity and partisan bullshit of the Epstein Files "investigation" in a single sentence.
Trump’s MOTIVES REVEALED as EPSTEIN Files Drop SHOCKING NAMES
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
So, is the 2nd amendment still a thing? How is NAGA taking this news?
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
So, is the 2nd amendment still a thing? How is NAGA taking this news?
This is insane. WTF are you doing, Congress? This is all your fault st this point.
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This is insane. WTF are you doing, Congress? This is all your fault st this point.
Republicans still saying "we voted for this":
--You are NOT the majority.
--ICE/CBP are domestic terrorists.
--Almost all Americans now see you for the vile racist scumbags you are.
--Your "president" is a pedophile, a fraud, and a liar.
--You're in a cult.
--You're going down in November.
--You are NOT the majority.
--ICE/CBP are domestic terrorists.
--Almost all Americans now see you for the vile racist scumbags you are.
--Your "president" is a pedophile, a fraud, and a liar.
--You're in a cult.
--You're going down in November.
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Republicans still saying "we voted for this":
--You are NOT the majority.
--ICE/CBP are domestic terrorists.
--Almost all Americans now see you for the vile racist scumbags you are.
--Your "president" is a pedophile, a fraud, and a liar.
--You're in a cult.
--You're going down in November.
--You are NOT the majority.
--ICE/CBP are domestic terrorists.
--Almost all Americans now see you for the vile racist scumbags you are.
--Your "president" is a pedophile, a fraud, and a liar.
--You're in a cult.
--You're going down in November.
These people are why we can't have nice things.
January 31, 2026 at 10:45 AM
These people are why we can't have nice things.