@shelleyenglish.bsky.social
Ex-Democratic political operative, ex-NYC.gov employee, working artist, almost ex-shrink.
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Good morning and happy Black Friday to everyone except people who read yesterday’s deranged Thanksgiving message from Donald Trump and still think we shouldn't see his MRI results. Your cornbread ain’t done in the middle.
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Good morning and happy Black Friday to everyone except people who read yesterday’s deranged Thanksgiving message from Donald Trump and still think we shouldn't see his MRI results. Your cornbread ain’t done in the middle.
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this is just gutter racism
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
this is just gutter racism
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How corruption investigations are being handled in Ukraine are a strength not a weakness and to see why you only need to compare their respect for rule of law to wanton, much more pervasive high-level corruption in Russia and the US.
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How corruption investigations are being handled in Ukraine are a strength not a weakness and to see why you only need to compare their respect for rule of law to wanton, much more pervasive high-level corruption in Russia and the US.
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The entire press corps should turn around and leave the next time and every time he does this. Their inertia has convinced him it’s ok to be abusive.
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The entire press corps should turn around and leave the next time and every time he does this. Their inertia has convinced him it’s ok to be abusive.
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The US is facing a significant loss in international tourism in 2025, with the World Travel & Tourism Council(WTTC) projecting a $12.5 billion drop in international visitor spending.
This makes the US the only country out of 184 studied to be projected to see a decline, driven
This makes the US the only country out of 184 studied to be projected to see a decline, driven
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The US is facing a significant loss in international tourism in 2025, with the World Travel & Tourism Council(WTTC) projecting a $12.5 billion drop in international visitor spending.
This makes the US the only country out of 184 studied to be projected to see a decline, driven
This makes the US the only country out of 184 studied to be projected to see a decline, driven
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No one wants to be the first. I guarantee that once someone breaks the seal and says something, others will feel more confident doing so moving forward. Courage is contagious
I can’t tell if it’s cowardice or some fucked up sense of decorum that makes no sense in the current environment with this fuckin guy
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
No one wants to be the first. I guarantee that once someone breaks the seal and says something, others will feel more confident doing so moving forward. Courage is contagious
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When I was a kid and someone said something racist, I used to ignore them. But I started feeling cowardly and resolved to confront racists. I never imagined that the worst source of racist assholery would be too far away for me to shout back — that it would come from the White House.
November 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
When I was a kid and someone said something racist, I used to ignore them. But I started feeling cowardly and resolved to confront racists. I never imagined that the worst source of racist assholery would be too far away for me to shout back — that it would come from the White House.
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At what point will the press corps, as a chorus, in unison, just shout back, “THATS NOT TRUE”!
What are we doing?
What are we doing?
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
At what point will the press corps, as a chorus, in unison, just shout back, “THATS NOT TRUE”!
What are we doing?
What are we doing?
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
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National Guard aren’t ICE or Border Patrol. They didn’t sign up looking to harass and repress people. They’re volunteers, part time, in case of emergency. They didn’t ask for this.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
November 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
National Guard aren’t ICE or Border Patrol. They didn’t sign up looking to harass and repress people. They’re volunteers, part time, in case of emergency. They didn’t ask for this.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
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Good point
As a card-carrying misogynist, Trump would probably prefer to have women in the room, so he can be seen to exercise his 'power' by abusing them publicly.
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Good point
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All of this RIGHT HERE!👇🏼👇🏼🔥🔥
November 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
All of this RIGHT HERE!👇🏼👇🏼🔥🔥
"This country has given my family and me extraordinary opportunities. Practicing law is a privilege. Being able to communicate with you is an honor.
I owe it to the country, the rule of law and all of you to do my part in the fight for democracy." @marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com
I owe it to the country, the rule of law and all of you to do my part in the fight for democracy." @marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com
Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"This country has given my family and me extraordinary opportunities. Practicing law is a privilege. Being able to communicate with you is an honor.
I owe it to the country, the rule of law and all of you to do my part in the fight for democracy." @marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com
I owe it to the country, the rule of law and all of you to do my part in the fight for democracy." @marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com
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Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
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When are his handlers going to be honest with us and explain which form of dementia Trump has, and whether or not part of it is an ability for him to accept or understand that he has it? #Anosognosia
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
When are his handlers going to be honest with us and explain which form of dementia Trump has, and whether or not part of it is an ability for him to accept or understand that he has it? #Anosognosia
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. The President is a racist.
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. The President is a racist.
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Over the last year, you could have given into anger and despair.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Over the last year, you could have given into anger and despair.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
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I can’t believe people in the room don’t push back. It doesn’t matter if he’s the president, part of holding him accountable is standing up to his bullying— especially if he’s doing it right in front of your face
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I can’t believe people in the room don’t push back. It doesn’t matter if he’s the president, part of holding him accountable is standing up to his bullying— especially if he’s doing it right in front of your face
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The rest of the press looks cowardly when it stands there silently while Trump repeatedly insults female reporters.
In less than 2 weeks, Trump has called one female reporter “piggy,” another female reporter “ugly“ and a third female reporter “stupid.”
All decent Americans are disgusted by this.
All decent Americans are disgusted by this.
Q: Officials say the suspect in the DC shooting was vetted & it came up clean
TRUMP: He went cuckoo. He went nuts. There was no vetting
Q: Actually, your DOJ IG says there was thorough vetting of Afghans. So why blame Biden?
TRUMP: You're just asking questions because you're a stupid person
TRUMP: He went cuckoo. He went nuts. There was no vetting
Q: Actually, your DOJ IG says there was thorough vetting of Afghans. So why blame Biden?
TRUMP: You're just asking questions because you're a stupid person
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The rest of the press looks cowardly when it stands there silently while Trump repeatedly insults female reporters.
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“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
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Everyone but the insurance industry would be better off.
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Everyone but the insurance industry would be better off.
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Trump's speech about the shooting in DC veered into him attacking the Somali community in Minnesota, which of course had nothing to do with the shooting. Gives away his bigoted game.
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Trump's speech about the shooting in DC veered into him attacking the Somali community in Minnesota, which of course had nothing to do with the shooting. Gives away his bigoted game.
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CHILD: I’m an American citizen.
ICE Nazi: I don’t care. ~ Read this as many times as you need. Let it sink in.
Kristi Noem is a liar. ICE Nazis are out of control and are arresting CHILDREN who are American citizens.
The insanity must end!
ICE Nazi: I don’t care. ~ Read this as many times as you need. Let it sink in.
Kristi Noem is a liar. ICE Nazis are out of control and are arresting CHILDREN who are American citizens.
The insanity must end!
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
CHILD: I’m an American citizen.
ICE Nazi: I don’t care. ~ Read this as many times as you need. Let it sink in.
Kristi Noem is a liar. ICE Nazis are out of control and are arresting CHILDREN who are American citizens.
The insanity must end!
ICE Nazi: I don’t care. ~ Read this as many times as you need. Let it sink in.
Kristi Noem is a liar. ICE Nazis are out of control and are arresting CHILDREN who are American citizens.
The insanity must end!
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This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
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"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)
Some common sense to remember in a trying time.
Originally written in April 2025
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
Originally written in April 2025
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
snyder.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)