Connie Davis
@aginghippie-43.bsky.social
Lifelong liberal Democrat, mother of one terrific young man; active civil rights activist when younger and animal lover. Politics junkie trying now just to hold on to my sanity, as we move into this crazy and terrifying time.
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“Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.”
Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries — WIRED
Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.
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March 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.”
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Two market meltdowns.
One common denominator.
One common denominator.
March 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Two market meltdowns.
One common denominator.
One common denominator.
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BREAKING: After blocking the firing of six federal probationary employees, Hampton Dellinger has now asked the MSPB (this time Cathy Harris - another person trump failed to fire) to block the firing 5,000 probationary USDA workers. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Watchdog seeks to halt more than 5,000 Trump administration firings at USDA
The watchdog — who is himself fighting to save his own job — says the mass terminations at the Department of Agriculture violated civil service protections.
www.politico.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
BREAKING: After blocking the firing of six federal probationary employees, Hampton Dellinger has now asked the MSPB (this time Cathy Harris - another person trump failed to fire) to block the firing 5,000 probationary USDA workers. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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When America faltered, others stood up to lead.
March 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
When America faltered, others stood up to lead.
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Military aid to Ukraine has always been a bargain for the U.S.
We degraded Russia’s armed forces and replaced our own stockpiles with brand new weapons, all while brave Ukrainians— not Americans—fought the Russians off.
Halting that aid is not only morally repulsive, it’s plain stupid.
We degraded Russia’s armed forces and replaced our own stockpiles with brand new weapons, all while brave Ukrainians— not Americans—fought the Russians off.
Halting that aid is not only morally repulsive, it’s plain stupid.
March 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Military aid to Ukraine has always been a bargain for the U.S.
We degraded Russia’s armed forces and replaced our own stockpiles with brand new weapons, all while brave Ukrainians— not Americans—fought the Russians off.
Halting that aid is not only morally repulsive, it’s plain stupid.
We degraded Russia’s armed forces and replaced our own stockpiles with brand new weapons, all while brave Ukrainians— not Americans—fought the Russians off.
Halting that aid is not only morally repulsive, it’s plain stupid.
Nope. Just don't have the stomach for it.
I’m absolutely NOT watching Trump’s #SOTU speech tonight — I’d rather stick a red hot poker in my eye.
How about you?
How about you?
March 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Nope. Just don't have the stomach for it.
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The White House has tied itself in knots trying to explain to courts and to the public the nature of Mr. Musk’s role. Presumably, that’s because it seems clear that the Constitution does not allow it.
Here’s a gift link to my piece in today’s @nytimes.com about Musk & the Constitution
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
Opinion | There Is No Musk Clause in the Constitution (Gift Article)
Trump is on shaky ground when it comes to the way he has empowered perhaps the most important figure in the new administration.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The White House has tied itself in knots trying to explain to courts and to the public the nature of Mr. Musk’s role. Presumably, that’s because it seems clear that the Constitution does not allow it.
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Trump has been president for 6 weeks.
Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
March 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Trump has been president for 6 weeks.
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Time and again, Democrats tried to pass legislation to increase staff and resources at the Social Security Administration. Each time, Republican stood in the way.
Now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to cut SSA staff by as much as *HALF*—at a time when the number of beneficiaries is exploding.
Now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to cut SSA staff by as much as *HALF*—at a time when the number of beneficiaries is exploding.
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people...
apnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Time and again, Democrats tried to pass legislation to increase staff and resources at the Social Security Administration. Each time, Republican stood in the way.
Now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to cut SSA staff by as much as *HALF*—at a time when the number of beneficiaries is exploding.
Now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to cut SSA staff by as much as *HALF*—at a time when the number of beneficiaries is exploding.
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NEW: The Trump administration wants to sell off the headquarters buildings used by DOJ and most cabinet departments in what would be a windfall for real estate investors who would be able to charge the government rent in perpetuity. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Trump admin wants to sell off DOJ headquarters and courthouses
The General Services Administration says the DOJ headquarters building and the FBI building across the street are ‘not core to government operations’ and can therefore be sold off
www.independent.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
NEW: The Trump administration wants to sell off the headquarters buildings used by DOJ and most cabinet departments in what would be a windfall for real estate investors who would be able to charge the government rent in perpetuity. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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here's today's post: "Donny Dumbfuck’s gonna learn about tariffs the hard way" — everyone with a brain can see what’s coming.
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Donny Dumbfuck’s gonna learn about tariffs the hard way
everyone with a brain can see what’s coming
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March 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
here's today's post: "Donny Dumbfuck’s gonna learn about tariffs the hard way" — everyone with a brain can see what’s coming.
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This really tells you all you need to know. They claim to support vets, and they know how to play the game with messaging and symbolism to exploit their patriotism, but every once in a while the mask slips and you see that they really think we’re just suckers and losers. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Alina Habba on veterans who have been fired from government jobs: "Perhaps they're not fit to have a job at this moment."
March 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This really tells you all you need to know. They claim to support vets, and they know how to play the game with messaging and symbolism to exploit their patriotism, but every once in a while the mask slips and you see that they really think we’re just suckers and losers. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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A quick update on the US’s global standing, via tomorrow’s UK front pages:
March 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
A quick update on the US’s global standing, via tomorrow’s UK front pages:
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As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.
Follow NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's address to Congress
As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.
www.npr.org
March 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.
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I think people underestimate how little use for a federal judiciary or legislative body there will be in the dictatorship Trump and Musk are envisioning
Room for nonwhites, Muslims, Jews, women, or anyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community is also likely to be limited to a degree that borders on genocidal
Room for nonwhites, Muslims, Jews, women, or anyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community is also likely to be limited to a degree that borders on genocidal
March 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I think people underestimate how little use for a federal judiciary or legislative body there will be in the dictatorship Trump and Musk are envisioning
Room for nonwhites, Muslims, Jews, women, or anyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community is also likely to be limited to a degree that borders on genocidal
Room for nonwhites, Muslims, Jews, women, or anyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community is also likely to be limited to a degree that borders on genocidal
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Reminder that instead of attending Donald Trump's first address to Congress tonight I'll be hosting an open-to-all town hall on Facebook live at 6 PM PT. You don't need a Facebook account – or to be an Oregonian – to tune in. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Oregon Statewide Town Hall with Senator Wyden
Event by People's Town Hall and Senator Ron Wyden on Tuesday, March 4 2025 with 2.5K people interested and 1.7K people going. 51 posts in the discussion.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reminder that instead of attending Donald Trump's first address to Congress tonight I'll be hosting an open-to-all town hall on Facebook live at 6 PM PT. You don't need a Facebook account – or to be an Oregonian – to tune in. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 84. 3/4/25. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Today in Politics, Bulletin 84. 3/4/25
… Alina Habba said many veterans getting fired aren’t fit to have federal jobs.
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Today in Politics, Bulletin 84. 3/4/25. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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Trudeau: "We're probably gonna keep booing the American anthem. But let me tell Americans: we're not booing you ... we're booing a policy that is designed to hurt us. And we're insulted ... we're gonna fight. And we're gonna win."
March 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trudeau: "We're probably gonna keep booing the American anthem. But let me tell Americans: we're not booing you ... we're booing a policy that is designed to hurt us. And we're insulted ... we're gonna fight. And we're gonna win."
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NEW: A former top Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official sued the Trump administration Tuesday claiming she was unlawfully fired without cause last month. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
FEMA Official Sues Trump Administration Alleging Unlawful Firing and Defamation
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
NEW: A former top Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official sued the Trump administration Tuesday claiming she was unlawfully fired without cause last month. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford cancels $100m Starlink contract in response to Elon Musk’s support of Trump tariffs. @betakit.com betakit.com/its-done-its...
“It’s done, it’s gone”: Ontario Premier Doug Ford cancels $100-million Starlink contract in tariff response
Contracts won't be awarded to those who "encourage economic attacks" on Canada, Ford said.
betakit.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Ontario Premier Doug Ford cancels $100m Starlink contract in response to Elon Musk’s support of Trump tariffs. @betakit.com betakit.com/its-done-its...
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Here's another fresh upload from Finland. Such a delightful piece!
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.VIIe:1 | Turku Philh... youtu.be/2Gh7-7gX1v0?... via @YouTube
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.VIIe:1 | Turku Philh... youtu.be/2Gh7-7gX1v0?... via @YouTube
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.VIIe:1 | Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
YouTube video by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
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February 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Here's another fresh upload from Finland. Such a delightful piece!
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.VIIe:1 | Turku Philh... youtu.be/2Gh7-7gX1v0?... via @YouTube
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.VIIe:1 | Turku Philh... youtu.be/2Gh7-7gX1v0?... via @YouTube
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BIG NEWS: We're holding DOGE accountable.
It's not "efficient" to allow Elon Musk's operatives to mess with the systems that send Social Security checks or pay for your mom’s doctor through Medicare.
It's dangerous for the economy and a breach of privacy for millions of Americans.
It's not "efficient" to allow Elon Musk's operatives to mess with the systems that send Social Security checks or pay for your mom’s doctor through Medicare.
It's dangerous for the economy and a breach of privacy for millions of Americans.
February 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
BIG NEWS: We're holding DOGE accountable.
It's not "efficient" to allow Elon Musk's operatives to mess with the systems that send Social Security checks or pay for your mom’s doctor through Medicare.
It's dangerous for the economy and a breach of privacy for millions of Americans.
It's not "efficient" to allow Elon Musk's operatives to mess with the systems that send Social Security checks or pay for your mom’s doctor through Medicare.
It's dangerous for the economy and a breach of privacy for millions of Americans.
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Too. Little. Too. Late. ✨
February 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Too. Little. Too. Late. ✨