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Talton Drumbo
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Retired Social Democrat and MSNBC addict. Girl dad, husband, band geek and former EMT. Science and law degrees. OSHA/EPA professional. Honoring the resistance of Dalton Trumbo and the Hollywood Ten.
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TRUMP PULLS "$2,000" BRIBE OUT OF HIS BUTT...

...BLINDSIDING TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Trump floats a "tariff dividend" of $2,000 in response to pitiful GOP election results. Bessent dances like Fred Astaire as he's caught flat-footed on TV interview.

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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bessent Says Trump’s $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Americans may receive a tariff “dividend” of at least $2,000 could come via the tax cuts passed in his signature…
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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MENTALLY-ILL PRESIDENT SHARES LATEST DELUSION...

...OBAMA GETS "ROYALTIES" FROM OBAMACARE

Trump claims Obama receives $40 million in “royalties” for a trademark licensing deal for use of his name in "Obamacare."

Editor's Note: I can't even...

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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump shares false claim Obama earned $40m in ‘royalties’ from Obamacare
US president promoted fictional claim from satirical website that has been debunked repeatedly since 2017
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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MORE TRUMP PARDONS...

...TYING UP LOOSE ENDS FROM FAILED COUP

List of pardoned Trump sycophants reads like a Who's Who of treason:
Rudy Giuliani
Sidney Powell
Mark Meadows
Jeffrey Clark
Ken Chesebro
John Eastman
Jenna Ellis
Boris Epshteyn

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www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in alleged plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to the Department of…
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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TRUMP'S EXTRAJUDICIAL MURDER COUNT NOW UP TO...

...76 PEOPLE BLOWN TO PIECES

Latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September. No intel. No evidence.

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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says
The latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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FBI DEMONSTRATES THE MEANING OF "UNRELIABLE PARTNER"...

...BY BREAKING PROMISE TO BRITAIN'S MI5

The FBI Director promised he would leave an agent with critical expertise in place in London, then found out the employee had already been laid off.

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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
The episode has contributed to concerns among intelligence allies that Kash Patel, brash and partisan, is also unpredictable and even unreliable.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HOLLOWED OUT:

* 5,500 DOJ STAFFERS HAVE QUIT

* APPLICANTS GIVEN LOYALTY TEST

* APPLICATIONS FROM LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS PLUMMET

Editor's Note: Once the "jewel in the crown"; now, a total disgrace.

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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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SADIST TRUMP DEMANDS MORE PEOPLE GO HUNGRY...

...BY WARNING STATES NOT TO REPLACE MONEY CUT FROM FOOD STAMPS

The White House threatened harsh financial penalties on states that did not "immediately undo" any actions to supplement benefits.

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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
Trump Officials Push States to ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full SNAP Benefits
An appeals court made a late-night ruling against Trump officials as they dug in on cutting payments to states.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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TRUMP PULLS "$2,000" BRIBE OUT OF HIS BUTT...

...BLINDSIDING TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Trump floats a "tariff dividend" of $2,000 in response to pitiful GOP election results. Bessent dances like Fred Astaire as he's caught flat-footed on TV interview.

>>
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bessent Says Trump’s $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Americans may receive a tariff “dividend” of at least $2,000 could come via the tax cuts passed in his signature…
www.bloomberg.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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MENTALLY-ILL PRESIDENT SHARES LATEST DELUSION...

...OBAMA GETS "ROYALTIES" FROM OBAMACARE

Trump claims Obama receives $40 million in “royalties” for a trademark licensing deal for use of his name in "Obamacare."

Editor's Note: I can't even...

>>
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump shares false claim Obama earned $40m in ‘royalties’ from Obamacare
US president promoted fictional claim from satirical website that has been debunked repeatedly since 2017
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
<<

MORE TRUMP PARDONS...

...TYING UP LOOSE ENDS FROM FAILED COUP

List of pardoned Trump sycophants reads like a Who's Who of treason:
Rudy Giuliani
Sidney Powell
Mark Meadows
Jeffrey Clark
Ken Chesebro
John Eastman
Jenna Ellis
Boris Epshteyn

>>
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in alleged plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to the Department of…
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
<<

TRUMP'S EXTRAJUDICIAL MURDER COUNT NOW UP TO...

...76 PEOPLE BLOWN TO PIECES

Latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September. No intel. No evidence.

>>
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says
The latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
<<

FBI DEMONSTRATES THE MEANING OF "UNRELIABLE PARTNER"...

...BY BREAKING PROMISE TO BRITAIN'S MI5

The FBI Director promised he would leave an agent with critical expertise in place in London, then found out the employee had already been laid off.

>>
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
The episode has contributed to concerns among intelligence allies that Kash Patel, brash and partisan, is also unpredictable and even unreliable.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
<<

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HOLLOWED OUT:

* 5,500 DOJ STAFFERS HAVE QUIT

* APPLICANTS GIVEN LOYALTY TEST

* APPLICATIONS FROM LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS PLUMMET

Editor's Note: Once the "jewel in the crown"; now, a total disgrace.

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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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SCOTT BESSENT KILLS FREE IRS TAX FILING...

...AFTER TAX PREP COMPANIES SPEND MILLIONS ON CONGRESS

The average American spends $140 on tax returns, but Bessent claims "...we think that the private sector can do a better job."

Better than FREE?

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apnews.com/article/irs-...
IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers
The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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NARCISSIST-IN-CHIEF NOW DEMANDS...

...COMMANDERS NEW STADIUM BE NAMED AFTER HIM

In July, Trump threatened to block stadium construction if the team didn't change its name back to the offensive "Redskins."

Ed. Note: Next...gold-plated footballs.

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www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion…
www.espn.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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KRISTI NOEM FINDS NEW WAYS TO SUCK UP...

...BY SELLING TRUMP WINES IN COAST GUARD EXCHANGES

“The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free.”

Ed. Note: Violation of the domestic emoluments clause?

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www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
Trump Wines Sold At Coast Guard Stores On Federal Property
Exchanges in Washington, D.C., and Virginia have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider, allowing his family’s business to earn revenue from sales on federal property.
www.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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BIDEN REAMS TRUMP:

"YOU ACT IN A WAY THAT EMBARRASSES US AS A NATION..."

“It’s a perfect symbol of his presidency. Trump has taken a wrecking ball not only to the people’s house but to the Constitution, to the rule of law, to our very democracy.”

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www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/p...
Biden says Trump has ‘taken a wrecking ball’ to democracy in sharp criticism | CNN Politics
Former President Joe Biden delivered a strong critique of his successor Friday, arguing to a room of supporters that President Donald Trump has “taken a wrecking ball” to democracy.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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TRUMP'S FAILURES DRIVE UP MEAT PRICES...

...SO HE CALL FOR INVESTIGATION TO BLAME SOMEBODY ELSE

The DOJ announced an investigation, completely ignoring:
* Higher costs for fuel, labor and equipment
* High interest rates
* Tariffs on beef imports

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www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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TRUMP DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT...

..."THE AFFORDABILITY"

Trump Reality: “Our energy costs are way down. Our groceries are way down. Everything is way down...So, I don’t want to hear about the affordability. Because right now, we’re much less.”

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www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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WHITE HOUSE BUSILY REWRITING TAX REGULATIONS...

...TO GIVE AWAY BILLIONS TO WEALTHY DONORS

Who gets to loot the Treasury?
* Private equity firms
* Crypto companies
* Foreign real estate investors
* Insurance providers
* Multinational corporations

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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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"DON'T EVER USE MY SONGS...

...TO PROMOTE YOUR RACIST, HATEFUL PROPAGANDA."

Olivia Rodrigo reacts to a government video encouraging undocumented immigrants to self-deport. The clip was posted on official DHS and White House Instagram accounts.

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www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Olivia Rodrigo condemns Trump administration’s use of her music for ‘racist, hateful propaganda’
Pop star rebukes DHS and White House for video demanding undocumented immigrants self-deport
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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SCOTT BESSENT KILLS FREE IRS TAX FILING...

...AFTER TAX PREP COMPANIES SPEND MILLIONS ON CONGRESS

The average American spends $140 on tax returns, but Bessent claims "...we think that the private sector can do a better job."

Better than FREE?

>>
apnews.com/article/irs-...
IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers
The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
<<

NARCISSIST-IN-CHIEF NOW DEMANDS...

...COMMANDERS NEW STADIUM BE NAMED AFTER HIM

In July, Trump threatened to block stadium construction if the team didn't change its name back to the offensive "Redskins."

Ed. Note: Next...gold-plated footballs.

>>
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion…
www.espn.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
<<

KRISTI NOEM FINDS NEW WAYS TO SUCK UP...

...BY SELLING TRUMP WINES IN COAST GUARD EXCHANGES

“The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free.”

Ed. Note: Violation of the domestic emoluments clause?

>>
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
Trump Wines Sold At Coast Guard Stores On Federal Property
Exchanges in Washington, D.C., and Virginia have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider, allowing his family’s business to earn revenue from sales on federal property.
www.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
<<

BIDEN REAMS TRUMP:

"YOU ACT IN A WAY THAT EMBARRASSES US AS A NATION..."

“It’s a perfect symbol of his presidency. Trump has taken a wrecking ball not only to the people’s house but to the Constitution, to the rule of law, to our very democracy.”

>>
www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/p...
Biden says Trump has ‘taken a wrecking ball’ to democracy in sharp criticism | CNN Politics
Former President Joe Biden delivered a strong critique of his successor Friday, arguing to a room of supporters that President Donald Trump has “taken a wrecking ball” to democracy.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM