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· Nov 15
The Authoritarians
theauthoritarians.org
I hope many have read and/seen this very seminal work.
I read this during Bush and it really changed my way of thinking and communicating about the GOP.
theauthoritarians.org
It is also FREE.
I read this during Bush and it really changed my way of thinking and communicating about the GOP.
theauthoritarians.org
It is also FREE.
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*taps mic*
If Dems are in “the files,” then they should be prosecuted too. I don’t give a damn how important they are, how much money they have, or what their politics are. If they are in there, PROSECUTE THEM!!
It's not complicated. All we want is equal justice. NO ONE is above the law. ⚖️
If Dems are in “the files,” then they should be prosecuted too. I don’t give a damn how important they are, how much money they have, or what their politics are. If they are in there, PROSECUTE THEM!!
It's not complicated. All we want is equal justice. NO ONE is above the law. ⚖️
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
*taps mic*
If Dems are in “the files,” then they should be prosecuted too. I don’t give a damn how important they are, how much money they have, or what their politics are. If they are in there, PROSECUTE THEM!!
It's not complicated. All we want is equal justice. NO ONE is above the law. ⚖️
If Dems are in “the files,” then they should be prosecuted too. I don’t give a damn how important they are, how much money they have, or what their politics are. If they are in there, PROSECUTE THEM!!
It's not complicated. All we want is equal justice. NO ONE is above the law. ⚖️
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This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
Indiana likely will not push forward with redistricting despite pressure from White House
It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
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One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
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They’re calling her Megyn. R Kelly now.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
They’re calling her Megyn. R Kelly now.
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In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
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Buuuuuuut, Bill Clinton…
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
November 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Buuuuuuut, Bill Clinton…
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
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This is a better answer than I gave on The Source to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social last night.
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is a better answer than I gave on The Source to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social last night.
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Mike Johnson is a liar, fraud, and fake Christian who has held leadership positions in multiple organizations that have covered up sex abuse.
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Mike Johnson is a liar, fraud, and fake Christian who has held leadership positions in multiple organizations that have covered up sex abuse.
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They’re all just looting the treasury now
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
They’re all just looting the treasury now
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Ahem. It's the job of the President to appoint DAs - with advice and consent from the Senate.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ahem. It's the job of the President to appoint DAs - with advice and consent from the Senate.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
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Remember:
Tesla is included in the MAG7 when it comes to stock valuations but excluded when it comes to earnings 🧐 🧐 🧐
Tesla is included in the MAG7 when it comes to stock valuations but excluded when it comes to earnings 🧐 🧐 🧐
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Remember:
Tesla is included in the MAG7 when it comes to stock valuations but excluded when it comes to earnings 🧐 🧐 🧐
Tesla is included in the MAG7 when it comes to stock valuations but excluded when it comes to earnings 🧐 🧐 🧐
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Schumer and the Hateful Eight Betray America
A New Low For The Democratic Senate
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
A New Low For The Democratic Senate
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
Schumer and the Hateful Eight Betray America
A new low for the Democratic Senate
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Schumer and the Hateful Eight Betray America
A New Low For The Democratic Senate
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
A New Low For The Democratic Senate
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
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Senate Dems caved and agreed to this crappy deal to get a future vote on the ACA.
Well, they just got one.
What are we doing here, people?
Well, they just got one.
What are we doing here, people?
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Senate Dems caved and agreed to this crappy deal to get a future vote on the ACA.
Well, they just got one.
What are we doing here, people?
Well, they just got one.
What are we doing here, people?
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Trump administration directs the State Dept to deny visas to immigrants with conditions such as diabetes, obesity & cardiovascular disease. www.latimes.com/california/s... wow the is is some vile lawless eugenics.
Imagine refusing to reunite families on this basis! Expect immediate injunction—but 🤮😱
Imagine refusing to reunite families on this basis! Expect immediate injunction—but 🤮😱
Trump adds new reasons to deny visas to immigrants: obesity and other health issues
The White House has directed visa officers to consider common health ailments, including obesity and diabetes, when deciding if immigrants can enter the U.S. The legality is questionable, experts say.
www.latimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Trump administration directs the State Dept to deny visas to immigrants with conditions such as diabetes, obesity & cardiovascular disease. www.latimes.com/california/s... wow the is is some vile lawless eugenics.
Imagine refusing to reunite families on this basis! Expect immediate injunction—but 🤮😱
Imagine refusing to reunite families on this basis! Expect immediate injunction—but 🤮😱
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This Nazi regime and their Gestapo are going to pay dearly for all of this. We will NOT forget, and we will NOT forgive.
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This Nazi regime and their Gestapo are going to pay dearly for all of this. We will NOT forget, and we will NOT forgive.
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I knew Abbott was a shitty human but I didn’t know he was a legit imbecile as well.
Then again…MAGA 🤷🏾♂️
Then again…MAGA 🤷🏾♂️
November 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I knew Abbott was a shitty human but I didn’t know he was a legit imbecile as well.
Then again…MAGA 🤷🏾♂️
Then again…MAGA 🤷🏾♂️
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GOP Lawmaker Claims He Has ‘Repeatedly’ Asked Mike Johnson To Bring Back The House To ‘Get Us Out Of This Mess’
www.mediaite.com
GOP Lawmaker Claims He Has ‘Repeatedly’ Asked Mike Johnson To Bring Back The House To ‘Get Us Out Of This Mess’
twp.ai
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
GOP Lawmaker Claims He Has ‘Repeatedly’ Asked Mike Johnson To Bring Back The House To ‘Get Us Out Of This Mess’
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I have deep issues with Darth Cheney, but he was an American Patriot. Constitution over party.
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I have deep issues with Darth Cheney, but he was an American Patriot. Constitution over party.
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🔥🔥
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🔥🔥
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"The Sanders/Mamdani style of democratic socialism is, whatever its merits, at least compatible with America’s tradition of liberal democracy. The Trump style of national socialism is not."
Donald Trump Is a Commie
Bernie’s democratic socialism is still compatible with liberal democracy. Trump’s national socialism is not. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
www.thebulwark.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"The Sanders/Mamdani style of democratic socialism is, whatever its merits, at least compatible with America’s tradition of liberal democracy. The Trump style of national socialism is not."
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Prejudice is when people hold negative opinions or stereotypes about a group without knowing them personally.
Discrimination is when those prejudices lead to actions that oppress, exclude, or harm others.
Trump has imposed his prejudice and discrimination on our country.
Discrimination is when those prejudices lead to actions that oppress, exclude, or harm others.
Trump has imposed his prejudice and discrimination on our country.
April 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Prejudice is when people hold negative opinions or stereotypes about a group without knowing them personally.
Discrimination is when those prejudices lead to actions that oppress, exclude, or harm others.
Trump has imposed his prejudice and discrimination on our country.
Discrimination is when those prejudices lead to actions that oppress, exclude, or harm others.
Trump has imposed his prejudice and discrimination on our country.
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“Speaker Johnson, many Americans are wondering why you’re unable to see or hear any developments in the news. Some are speculating that you were kicked in the head by a horse; others theorize that you’ve been huffing spray paint. Which is it?”
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“Speaker Johnson, many Americans are wondering why you’re unable to see or hear any developments in the news. Some are speculating that you were kicked in the head by a horse; others theorize that you’ve been huffing spray paint. Which is it?”