American Bluebird
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Washington baseball; Cardiff City football; USC other football. A writer who lawyers. #Nerdfighter #Resist
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Exclusive: Two days after the Social Security Administration purposely and falsely labeled 6,100 living immigrants as dead, security guards arrived at the office of a well-regarded senior executive in the agency’s Woodlawn, Maryland, headquarters.
Trump administration overrode Social Security staff to list immigrants as dead
A senior executive who objected was marched out of his office and put on leave, while earlier warnings about the agency’s deaths database were ignored.
wapo.st
April 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Exclusive: Two days after the Social Security Administration purposely and falsely labeled 6,100 living immigrants as dead, security guards arrived at the office of a well-regarded senior executive in the agency’s Woodlawn, Maryland, headquarters.
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I have 5 grand-kids. Each time one was born, I set up an email address for them. I send them random emails of things they did or said, special occasions like birthdays, etc. Things that would be forgotten in time. When they're 18, I'll give them their email address and password.
April 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I have 5 grand-kids. Each time one was born, I set up an email address for them. I send them random emails of things they did or said, special occasions like birthdays, etc. Things that would be forgotten in time. When they're 18, I'll give them their email address and password.
He’s causing a recession and doesn’t care.
President Donald Trump declined to rule out a recession this year as the economy stutters from his efforts to impose tariffs and rebuild the U.S. manufacturing sector, acknowledging in an interview broadcast Sunday that “it takes a little time” before Americans will see a payoff from his policies.
Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets
Trump’s acknowledgment of economic turbulence was a reversal from previous cheering of his policies, and it contrasted with reassurances from his own advisers Sunday.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
He’s causing a recession and doesn’t care.
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What a different world we could have.
March 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What a different world we could have.
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I founded and chair an "elite law firm" and we are not in retreat. I have spoken with many other "elite" firm leaders that are staffing up.
What the WSJ means is large corporate law firms. Please do not confuse quality with cowardice.
What the WSJ means is large corporate law firms. Please do not confuse quality with cowardice.
March 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I founded and chair an "elite law firm" and we are not in retreat. I have spoken with many other "elite" firm leaders that are staffing up.
What the WSJ means is large corporate law firms. Please do not confuse quality with cowardice.
What the WSJ means is large corporate law firms. Please do not confuse quality with cowardice.
This would also make it impossible for Rs to fill those seats in advance with cult members who will applaud every word Trump utters
Some are saying Democrats shouldn't attend Donald Trump's State of the Union.
I disagree.
They should attend. And the minute he starts speaking, start getting up, one-by-one, and solemnly leave the chamber.
It will be all anyone talks about the next day. And will drive Donald crazy.
I disagree.
They should attend. And the minute he starts speaking, start getting up, one-by-one, and solemnly leave the chamber.
It will be all anyone talks about the next day. And will drive Donald crazy.
March 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This would also make it impossible for Rs to fill those seats in advance with cult members who will applaud every word Trump utters
If anyone buys a Tesla today, just know that, yes, we are judging you.
Why anyone continues to invest in that company is beyond me. It is a toxic brand.
Why anyone continues to invest in that company is beyond me. It is a toxic brand.
March 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
If anyone buys a Tesla today, just know that, yes, we are judging you.
Why anyone continues to invest in that company is beyond me. It is a toxic brand.
Why anyone continues to invest in that company is beyond me. It is a toxic brand.
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How soon before the EU imposes sanctions on the US for supporting Russian war on Ukraine and its civilians?
March 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
How soon before the EU imposes sanctions on the US for supporting Russian war on Ukraine and its civilians?
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In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.
February 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.
First flight today on Play Air. Decent for a discount airline, and cheap.
But guys, I’m begging you: Take it easy with the red. There are others colors, subtle hues even. Or, heck, even black.
A bright red / white only color scheme makes it feel like you’re flying in a fast food restaurant.
But guys, I’m begging you: Take it easy with the red. There are others colors, subtle hues even. Or, heck, even black.
A bright red / white only color scheme makes it feel like you’re flying in a fast food restaurant.
March 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
First flight today on Play Air. Decent for a discount airline, and cheap.
But guys, I’m begging you: Take it easy with the red. There are others colors, subtle hues even. Or, heck, even black.
A bright red / white only color scheme makes it feel like you’re flying in a fast food restaurant.
But guys, I’m begging you: Take it easy with the red. There are others colors, subtle hues even. Or, heck, even black.
A bright red / white only color scheme makes it feel like you’re flying in a fast food restaurant.
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In just 48 hours, decades of global health progress have been ignored and put at risk.
The U.S. terminated 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts—including lifesaving services once considered safe from the freeze.
Let’s talk about why this matters and how we can fight back: youtube.com/shorts/U0mLg...
The U.S. terminated 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts—including lifesaving services once considered safe from the freeze.
Let’s talk about why this matters and how we can fight back: youtube.com/shorts/U0mLg...
Take Action For Foreign Aid!
YouTube video by Partners In Health
youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In just 48 hours, decades of global health progress have been ignored and put at risk.
The U.S. terminated 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts—including lifesaving services once considered safe from the freeze.
Let’s talk about why this matters and how we can fight back: youtube.com/shorts/U0mLg...
The U.S. terminated 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts—including lifesaving services once considered safe from the freeze.
Let’s talk about why this matters and how we can fight back: youtube.com/shorts/U0mLg...
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My Anger Over Trump's Attack Today Is Boundless
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
My Anger Over Trump's Attack Today Is Boundless
Warning: NSFW
open.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
My Anger Over Trump's Attack Today Is Boundless
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open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
Republicans want to borrow $19T more to fund tax cuts for the wealthy
Remember how they claimed (when Biden was president) that they cared about debt? It was all a lie. They care about nothing but power.
Remember how they claimed (when Biden was president) that they cared about debt? It was all a lie. They care about nothing but power.
February 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Republicans want to borrow $19T more to fund tax cuts for the wealthy
Remember how they claimed (when Biden was president) that they cared about debt? It was all a lie. They care about nothing but power.
Remember how they claimed (when Biden was president) that they cared about debt? It was all a lie. They care about nothing but power.
Zero percent inflation?
Not only are Republicans a sad kool-aid-drinking group around, they don’t get how devastating ultra-low inflation (bordering on deflation) can be
They’re basically predicting a massive recession
(Btw, bond market says about 2.25% over 5 yr, which I think is a bit low)
Not only are Republicans a sad kool-aid-drinking group around, they don’t get how devastating ultra-low inflation (bordering on deflation) can be
They’re basically predicting a massive recession
(Btw, bond market says about 2.25% over 5 yr, which I think is a bit low)
#econsky
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Details (Inflation)
1️⃣Inflation Expectation (1-year):
Democrats: 5.1% 📈
Independents: 3.7% 📊
Republicans: 0.0% 🤯
2️⃣Inflation Expectation (5-year):
Democrats: 4.2% 📈
Independents: 3.3% 📊
Republicans: 1.5% ❄️
Such polarization undermines survey reliability.
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Details (Inflation)
1️⃣Inflation Expectation (1-year):
Democrats: 5.1% 📈
Independents: 3.7% 📊
Republicans: 0.0% 🤯
2️⃣Inflation Expectation (5-year):
Democrats: 4.2% 📈
Independents: 3.3% 📊
Republicans: 1.5% ❄️
Such polarization undermines survey reliability.
February 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Zero percent inflation?
Not only are Republicans a sad kool-aid-drinking group around, they don’t get how devastating ultra-low inflation (bordering on deflation) can be
They’re basically predicting a massive recession
(Btw, bond market says about 2.25% over 5 yr, which I think is a bit low)
Not only are Republicans a sad kool-aid-drinking group around, they don’t get how devastating ultra-low inflation (bordering on deflation) can be
They’re basically predicting a massive recession
(Btw, bond market says about 2.25% over 5 yr, which I think is a bit low)
If the Fed impounds any money allocated to it, I think California should absolutely do this.
I’m thinking about federal income tax.
If the federal government isn’t meeting its obligations why should we?
Specifically, I’d love to see states get the money first and hold it in trust pending litigation. I want to pay my taxes but not to a government that doesn’t respect the constitution.
If the federal government isn’t meeting its obligations why should we?
Specifically, I’d love to see states get the money first and hold it in trust pending litigation. I want to pay my taxes but not to a government that doesn’t respect the constitution.
February 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If the Fed impounds any money allocated to it, I think California should absolutely do this.
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Trump spent millions in tax payer dollars today for photo ops at the Daytona 500 as storms in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia killed at least 8 people, injured many more, and caused total devastation…Oh yea, Trump wants FEMA abolished. youtu.be/_yqIudpInQM?...
Trump STUNT in Daytona BACKFIRES as STORMS KILL
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
youtu.be
February 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Trump spent millions in tax payer dollars today for photo ops at the Daytona 500 as storms in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia killed at least 8 people, injured many more, and caused total devastation…Oh yea, Trump wants FEMA abolished. youtu.be/_yqIudpInQM?...
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Neville Chamberlain was unjustly denied the Nobel Peace Prize.
by Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio
by Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio
February 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Neville Chamberlain was unjustly denied the Nobel Peace Prize.
by Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio
by Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio
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The reason why it is called the Gulf of Mexico 🇲🇽
February 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The reason why it is called the Gulf of Mexico 🇲🇽
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We can’t say this enough: When people in Trump‘s orbit deliberately lie about how our constitutional democracy works, they violate the oaths they take to uphold the law. & they violate the trust the American people place in them.
Karoline Leavitt: "The real constitutional crisis is taking place within our judicial branch."
February 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We can’t say this enough: When people in Trump‘s orbit deliberately lie about how our constitutional democracy works, they violate the oaths they take to uphold the law. & they violate the trust the American people place in them.
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There is going to come a time in the very near future where the only way to resolve this is for every non-MAGA media company to band together and simply refuse to walk into the presser or attend the event. Because he wants the coverage more than anything else. Divided you fall.
February 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
There is going to come a time in the very near future where the only way to resolve this is for every non-MAGA media company to band together and simply refuse to walk into the presser or attend the event. Because he wants the coverage more than anything else. Divided you fall.
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Democrats have too many messages, slogans, etc. Horrible branding and it all gets muddled. The DNC should pick their issue(s) and focus everything on that. Think "No New Taxes" and other simple messages like that.
February 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Democrats have too many messages, slogans, etc. Horrible branding and it all gets muddled. The DNC should pick their issue(s) and focus everything on that. Think "No New Taxes" and other simple messages like that.