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Retired elementary school reading specialist, realtor, local government official, state legislative assistant, Democrat, graduate of University of Oregon and St. Mary’s College. Living in Northern California.Lifelong 49er fan since 1958.
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Trump’s shout-fest was, undoubtedly, a big hit with the innumerate and the gullible but, in a sign that he may be losing his touch, even some die-hards found it cringe-worthy.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Envisioning a World Without Trump
A conversation with Tom Nichols
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trump’s shout-fest was, undoubtedly, a big hit with the innumerate and the gullible but, in a sign that he may be losing his touch, even some die-hards found it cringe-worthy.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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"While many prominent athletes, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, criticized the Trump administration during its first term, fewer have done so during its second. 'I feel like I’m sometimes screaming into the void,' Martina Navratilova said."
Martina Navratilova discusses her criticism of Donald Trump: ‘I just can’t be compliant’
The tennis legend said she hopes to “make people think” about the current political moment.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"While many prominent athletes, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, criticized the Trump administration during its first term, fewer have done so during its second. 'I feel like I’m sometimes screaming into the void,' Martina Navratilova said."
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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American: Dallas - Rome, Italy. $470 (Basic Economy) / $670 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes | #travel
For more info: www.theflightdeal.com/b/1RGT .
For more info: www.theflightdeal.com/b/1RGT .
American: Dallas – Rome, Italy. $470 (Basic Economy) / $670 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes
A good sale to Rome. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing.Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software will price this at $670 (Basic Economy). Use those dates on American should reprice t
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November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
American: Dallas - Rome, Italy. $470 (Basic Economy) / $670 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes | #travel
For more info: www.theflightdeal.com/b/1RGT .
For more info: www.theflightdeal.com/b/1RGT .
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Mike Johnson, whose claim to fame is a ridiculous selfie with Kid Rock, is furious that we’re pushing to force a vote on extending tax credits. You know what to do:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mike Johnson, whose claim to fame is a ridiculous selfie with Kid Rock, is furious that we’re pushing to force a vote on extending tax credits. You know what to do:
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New goal @banditelli.org, we'll get butterflies one way or another!
Cosmic butterfly seen in stunning new image captured by telescope in Chile
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.
www.cbsnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New goal @banditelli.org, we'll get butterflies one way or another!
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The movement is gathering momentum…
Happening now in DC…
Happening now in DC…
Impeach Trump Rally LIVE: Massive Anti-Trump Protest Calling for Trump’s Impeachment | US News | USA
YouTube video by Hook Global
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November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The movement is gathering momentum…
Happening now in DC…
Happening now in DC…
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸
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Holy shit! This is what I'm talkin' about. David Clayton is running for congress in North Carolina's District 5 against MAGA Republican Virginia Foxx — and this is how he introduced himself. 🙌💪👏✊️👇
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Holy shit! This is what I'm talkin' about. David Clayton is running for congress in North Carolina's District 5 against MAGA Republican Virginia Foxx — and this is how he introduced himself. 🙌💪👏✊️👇
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Sitting in the pews, the service felt like an iconic American moment, suffused with grandeur, dignity, deep faith, and a kind of patriotism — a celebration of American values and sacrifice — that, in itself, seemed an act of defiance.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
A Split Screen Moment for America
Dick Cheney's funeral. Donald Trump's deranged rant.
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sitting in the pews, the service felt like an iconic American moment, suffused with grandeur, dignity, deep faith, and a kind of patriotism — a celebration of American values and sacrifice — that, in itself, seemed an act of defiance.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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We could spend years demanding a list be released, or we could just believe women…
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We could spend years demanding a list be released, or we could just believe women…
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Retired FBI Agent Greg Stejskal shares his views of Kash Patel’s distorted loyalties: “You can’t be both the king’s wizard and a director who swore to follow the rule of law.”
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
Retired Michigan FBI Agent: It's Disgraceful to See FBI Director Kash Patel Cater to Trump's Vindictive Whims
Contributors
www.deadlinedetroit.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Retired FBI Agent Greg Stejskal shares his views of Kash Patel’s distorted loyalties: “You can’t be both the king’s wizard and a director who swore to follow the rule of law.”
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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My friend @drannieandrews.com will be Lindsey Graham's opponent.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My friend @drannieandrews.com will be Lindsey Graham's opponent.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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I can't believe I'm saying this, but she's actually telling the truth.
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I can't believe I'm saying this, but she's actually telling the truth.
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The brutality. The corruption. The lies.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The brutality. The corruption. The lies.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.
Watch.
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TY, Garry
..."Aspiring authoritarians never ask for permission; they see what they can get away with. The only way to ensure the integrity of the 2026 midterms is to demonstrate, now, that the ideals of the American Constitution are still worth fighting for."
..."Aspiring authoritarians never ask for permission; they see what they can get away with. The only way to ensure the integrity of the 2026 midterms is to demonstrate, now, that the ideals of the American Constitution are still worth fighting for."
Talking about 2028 is dangerously naive; the danger is now. Trump is directing the military and justice department to go to "war" on US cities and his enemies, from TV hosts to former FBI directors. Keeping the 2026 midterms fair may be the last stand. My latest: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Race to Save America’s Democracy
Trump’s administration may seem chaotic, but Americans should not take the integrity of next year’s elections for granted.
www.theatlantic.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
TY, Garry
..."Aspiring authoritarians never ask for permission; they see what they can get away with. The only way to ensure the integrity of the 2026 midterms is to demonstrate, now, that the ideals of the American Constitution are still worth fighting for."
..."Aspiring authoritarians never ask for permission; they see what they can get away with. The only way to ensure the integrity of the 2026 midterms is to demonstrate, now, that the ideals of the American Constitution are still worth fighting for."
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We are not a monarchy. We are a constitutional democracy.
Let the world hear loud and clear today: America will never have a king.
Let the world hear loud and clear today: America will never have a king.
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We are not a monarchy. We are a constitutional democracy.
Let the world hear loud and clear today: America will never have a king.
Let the world hear loud and clear today: America will never have a king.
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His essay was published in 1944 in the New York Magazine. It's like he's speaking about what is happening now.
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
His essay was published in 1944 in the New York Magazine. It's like he's speaking about what is happening now.