Tom Haynes
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Retired J.D., M.S., B.A., A.A. Doing my best to save democracy. Please, no direct mail.
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The monopolies of the Gilded Age led Congress to establish the FTC as an independent agency.
Its independence is meant to insulate it from political pressure so it can check corporate power and protect the American people.
Trump wanting to upend this is very telling.
Its independence is meant to insulate it from political pressure so it can check corporate power and protect the American people.
Trump wanting to upend this is very telling.
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The monopolies of the Gilded Age led Congress to establish the FTC as an independent agency.
Its independence is meant to insulate it from political pressure so it can check corporate power and protect the American people.
Trump wanting to upend this is very telling.
Its independence is meant to insulate it from political pressure so it can check corporate power and protect the American people.
Trump wanting to upend this is very telling.
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The Supreme Court is signaling that it may hand more unchecked power over to Trump.
Allowing him to fire an FTC Commissioner would reverse 90 years of precedent and give the President the keys to currently non-partisan, independent agencies.
Still time to get it right. No Kings!
Allowing him to fire an FTC Commissioner would reverse 90 years of precedent and give the President the keys to currently non-partisan, independent agencies.
Still time to get it right. No Kings!
Supreme Court poised to expand Trump’s power over independent agencies
A ruling in favor of Trump’s position has been expected by legal experts because the justices have been chipping away at a precedent known as Humphrey’s Executor.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Supreme Court is signaling that it may hand more unchecked power over to Trump.
Allowing him to fire an FTC Commissioner would reverse 90 years of precedent and give the President the keys to currently non-partisan, independent agencies.
Still time to get it right. No Kings!
Allowing him to fire an FTC Commissioner would reverse 90 years of precedent and give the President the keys to currently non-partisan, independent agencies.
Still time to get it right. No Kings!
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WATCH: An ICE agent pushes away a home security camera as she approaches a house.
This is what a police state looks like.
This is what a police state looks like.
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
WATCH: An ICE agent pushes away a home security camera as she approaches a house.
This is what a police state looks like.
This is what a police state looks like.
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I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about Don Jr receiving a massive loan for his startup from the Pentagon. I guess when there’s so much corruption some things fly under the radar?
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
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December 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Under the Trump regime, the cost of beef is at an all-time high.
How is Trump doing at bringing the cost of food down?
How is Trump doing at bringing the cost of food down?
December 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Under the Trump regime, the cost of beef is at an all-time high.
How is Trump doing at bringing the cost of food down?
How is Trump doing at bringing the cost of food down?
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This man is from El Salvador.
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This man is from El Salvador.
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What in the actual hell
I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What in the actual hell
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And the other ICE agents protect him and tell him to stand down like he's some kind of fucking hero. Trump is paying the biggest bigoted assholes in our country GREAT money to ruin people's lives... These "agents" are far too stupid to see it, but consequences ARE coming for them.
This is a thread of #ICELawlessness.
Don't ignore it!
It sucks so hard, but don't turn away! Bear witness & share it!
Make sure no one you know can claim ignorance.
At the bottom of the thread I'll share links on various platforms so you can share these videos everywhere.
Don't ignore it!
It sucks so hard, but don't turn away! Bear witness & share it!
Make sure no one you know can claim ignorance.
At the bottom of the thread I'll share links on various platforms so you can share these videos everywhere.
December 8, 2025 at 5:26 AM
And the other ICE agents protect him and tell him to stand down like he's some kind of fucking hero. Trump is paying the biggest bigoted assholes in our country GREAT money to ruin people's lives... These "agents" are far too stupid to see it, but consequences ARE coming for them.
Trump tried, for a while, NOT to screw MAGA, but that was when he NEEDED them. Trump has screwed EVERY person/ organization he has EVER delt with his entire life. It's just a matter of time before MAGA is completely screwed...Do I want it to happen? You're GODDAMN right I do!
Snake oil isn't edible, nor does it pay the rent, utilities or doctor bills.
The cult fucked around and now they're finding out.
What worries me are the good people caught up in the storm of unintended consequences.
The cult fucked around and now they're finding out.
What worries me are the good people caught up in the storm of unintended consequences.
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Trump tried, for a while, NOT to screw MAGA, but that was when he NEEDED them. Trump has screwed EVERY person/ organization he has EVER delt with his entire life. It's just a matter of time before MAGA is completely screwed...Do I want it to happen? You're GODDAMN right I do!
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I don't have a problem with artists getting recognition they deserve, but any artist that showed up to this idiot, fascist toddler's party is SCUM. If I had any self-respect or cared about democracy they would not have showed up.
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I don't have a problem with artists getting recognition they deserve, but any artist that showed up to this idiot, fascist toddler's party is SCUM. If I had any self-respect or cared about democracy they would not have showed up.
It's not meant for you, Chris. It's meant for the 100 million idiots that call themselves MAGA. It's also meant for the other 100 million that don't vote, in case they ever see it. Where in the minority, you see. So, what the fuck are we going to do about that?...How about we unite and plan?
You have to be fucking kidding me with this shit!
“Americans don’t realize how good they have it.” ~ Scott Bessent on affordability
“Americans don’t realize how good they have it.” ~ Scott Bessent on affordability
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
It's not meant for you, Chris. It's meant for the 100 million idiots that call themselves MAGA. It's also meant for the other 100 million that don't vote, in case they ever see it. Where in the minority, you see. So, what the fuck are we going to do about that?...How about we unite and plan?
Erika couldn't spell "cat" if you spotted her the "c" and "a". Congratulations Erika! You're officially one of the intellectual elite of MAGA.
The “career-driven” woman CEO of a multi-million dollar brand with multiple degrees on her wall has advice for the rest of us…
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Erika couldn't spell "cat" if you spotted her the "c" and "a". Congratulations Erika! You're officially one of the intellectual elite of MAGA.
Indeed, Governor Pritzker. They fought and defeated fascism. Are we, and you, prepared to do the same now?
A date which will live in infamy.
Today, we commemorate the more than 2,400 Americans who were lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
We are forever indebted to the courage of those who stood up for democracy and freedom — and we will never forget their sacrifice.
Today, we commemorate the more than 2,400 Americans who were lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
We are forever indebted to the courage of those who stood up for democracy and freedom — and we will never forget their sacrifice.
December 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Indeed, Governor Pritzker. They fought and defeated fascism. Are we, and you, prepared to do the same now?
Agreed. However, what if there are more idiot MAGA voters than intelligent informed voters in our country? I know. It's the ultimate nightmare...what will we do? What are we prepared to do? It's got to be more than we're doing now.
“The United States is no longer fully shaping its own foreign policy.”
This is what Republicans did to this country.
What everyone who didn’t vote for Kamala, or who weakened her, did.
The rest of us have to fight them to save our country from Russia.
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
This is what Republicans did to this country.
What everyone who didn’t vote for Kamala, or who weakened her, did.
The rest of us have to fight them to save our country from Russia.
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
America’s Foreign Policy Now Aligns With Russia
Last week’s release of Trump’s National Security Strategy made one thing brutally clear and that is that the United States is no longer fully shaping its own foreign policy.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Agreed. However, what if there are more idiot MAGA voters than intelligent informed voters in our country? I know. It's the ultimate nightmare...what will we do? What are we prepared to do? It's got to be more than we're doing now.
Okay, this has to be said: Joe Biden was a GREAT president. His policies were wonderful for average Americans...BUT he did NOTHING to stop Trump and his fascist goons while he was in office. His accomplishments will be overshadowed by this glaring mistake...Joe, you fucked up. Sorry.
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Okay, this has to be said: Joe Biden was a GREAT president. His policies were wonderful for average Americans...BUT he did NOTHING to stop Trump and his fascist goons while he was in office. His accomplishments will be overshadowed by this glaring mistake...Joe, you fucked up. Sorry.
Do you know what the operative line was from the movie "Nuremberg"? To paraphrase, it was: The world has to know what these people did. We KNOW what Trump's goons did. They committed MURDER, many times over. The entire chain of command must be tried, judged and punished for their crimes.
They’re not hiding the brutality anymore.
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Do you know what the operative line was from the movie "Nuremberg"? To paraphrase, it was: The world has to know what these people did. We KNOW what Trump's goons did. They committed MURDER, many times over. The entire chain of command must be tried, judged and punished for their crimes.
Delusional as always. Trump couldn't beat out Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in a RED state.
December 8, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Delusional as always. Trump couldn't beat out Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in a RED state.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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