@bamabelleng.bsky.social
I'm a blue dot in a very red state. I have spent my life in two of the worst - Texas and Alabama. I believe in equal justice for all and in treating everyone with respect and dignity.
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Keep in mind these guys (the GOP) put a hemp ban into the continuing resolution bill that Schumer caved on because weed is the scary 80's black people drug that reagan no like.
This is why I refuse to be morally shamed by these people.
This is why I refuse to be morally shamed by these people.
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Keep in mind these guys (the GOP) put a hemp ban into the continuing resolution bill that Schumer caved on because weed is the scary 80's black people drug that reagan no like.
This is why I refuse to be morally shamed by these people.
This is why I refuse to be morally shamed by these people.
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Summers has always been a shithead and even with this will probably still appear like clockwork on tv news braying on about inflation (wrong 99% of the time, then the one time he was right over Covid was praised as some sort of mystical clairvoyant - by the way everybody got that one right)
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Summers has always been a shithead and even with this will probably still appear like clockwork on tv news braying on about inflation (wrong 99% of the time, then the one time he was right over Covid was praised as some sort of mystical clairvoyant - by the way everybody got that one right)
He was around for Trump's first term. I think he was a donor and eventually worked in RNC finance.
I just googled this man like 'ew who tf is this Tom Barrack guy' and the answer is the sitting, Donald Trump-appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
He was around for Trump's first term. I think he was a donor and eventually worked in RNC finance.
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Thomas Massie to CNN on the Epstein files: "This vote is gonna be on your record for longer than Trump is gonna be president. And what are you gonna do in 2028 and 2030 when you're in a debate … and they say, 'How can we trust you? You covered up for a pedophile back in 2025.'"
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Thomas Massie to CNN on the Epstein files: "This vote is gonna be on your record for longer than Trump is gonna be president. And what are you gonna do in 2028 and 2030 when you're in a debate … and they say, 'How can we trust you? You covered up for a pedophile back in 2025.'"
Someone needs to hold these buffoons accountable.
He ordered the immediate release of 13 people whose detention clearly violated those rules, and directed the government to review roughly 615 additional cases involving individuals who aren’t subject to mandatory detention to determine whether they should also be released.
Judge signals hundreds of people detained in Chicago immigration crackdown could be released on bond
A federal judge has signaled that hundreds of people arrested and detained in the Chicago area immigration crackdown could soon be released on bond while they await immigration hearings.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Someone needs to hold these buffoons accountable.
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I'm not a professional commentator. No one pays me for my political opinions and they aren't for sale.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I'm not a professional commentator. No one pays me for my political opinions and they aren't for sale.
I'm a lawyer who fights for democracy who built Democracy Docket from scratch because we need independent pro-democracy media. For $10 a month you can help it do its vital work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
I'm a lawyer who fights for democracy who built Democracy Docket from scratch because we need independent pro-democracy media. For $10 a month you can help it do its vital work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Amen.
As all this disgusting Epstein shit starts surfacing more and more, I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that apparently every major media outlet knew everything and instead spent their time money and energy attacking the trans community.
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Amen.
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Look, I know we’re all rightfully pissed about the current Epstein stuff, but you should really set aside some time and read this piece. There’s a reason “mitigating the effects of climate change” is one of my key policy positions.
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Look, I know we’re all rightfully pissed about the current Epstein stuff, but you should really set aside some time and read this piece. There’s a reason “mitigating the effects of climate change” is one of my key policy positions.
This should not stand.
WATCH: @raskin.house.gov explains the deal that would allow eight GOP senators lucrative lawsuits over phone record subpoenas:
"It's certainly the most corrupt provision authorizing financial self-dealing and plunder of the public passed by Congress in this century."
"It's certainly the most corrupt provision authorizing financial self-dealing and plunder of the public passed by Congress in this century."
November 13, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This should not stand.
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New York Times social media guidelines prohibit expression suggesting partiality on things like ICE, execution of foreigners in fishing boats, or whether law is a thing.
However, tipping off notorious serial pedophiles about other reporters is absolutely fine.
However, tipping off notorious serial pedophiles about other reporters is absolutely fine.
Fall 2017: Then-NYT reporter literally warning Epstein that someone is "digging around again."
![From:
Thomas Jr., Landon
Sent:
9/27/2017 2:47:47 PM
To:
Subject:
Got another call from Connelly..
Importance:
High
Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]
He is digging around again -- not clear if its another book/or expanded paperback version. Was asking me all sorts of questions about why you hired Ken Starr. I told him I had no idea - I think he is doing some Trump-related digging too.
Anyway, for what its worth...
Landon Thomas, Jr.
Financial Reporter
New York Times
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
New York Times social media guidelines prohibit expression suggesting partiality on things like ICE, execution of foreigners in fishing boats, or whether law is a thing.
However, tipping off notorious serial pedophiles about other reporters is absolutely fine.
However, tipping off notorious serial pedophiles about other reporters is absolutely fine.
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Imagine trying to convince someone a decade ago that this sentence would be a 100% literally accurate description of the American political situation.
The attorney general and the FBI director, a manosphere podcaster bro, pulled into the situation room a member of Congress best known for getting kicked out of a Beetlejuice musical for drunkenly giving her date a handy, in order to pressure her about the president's child sex trafficking scandal.
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Imagine trying to convince someone a decade ago that this sentence would be a 100% literally accurate description of the American political situation.
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there was no permitting process, I'm sure. Contracting was probably in violation of the FAR as well.
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
there was no permitting process, I'm sure. Contracting was probably in violation of the FAR as well.
Me either. Trump never does this. In NYC he worked with the mob to get around all kinds of regulations. I'm sure he has his methods here.
Has anyone investigated the permitting and bid process? I can't believe they met requirements.
Maybe all of their projects deserve a second look
Maybe all of their projects deserve a second look
October 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Me either. Trump never does this. In NYC he worked with the mob to get around all kinds of regulations. I'm sure he has his methods here.
Trump doesn't bother with laws and our courts do not hold him accountable.
People might also ask them if they are doing asbestos & lead remediation to protect the public & workers bc I guarantee you both are in the FDR constructed East Wing.
October 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Trump doesn't bother with laws and our courts do not hold him accountable.
These people need to be put out of business.
Clark Construction, AECOM and McCrery Architects.
October 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
These people need to be put out of business.
He lied about not touching the White House. This ballroom will be an abomination. Just look at what he's done to mar a Lago. It's not the elegant place it once was.
Businesses choose what jobs they take. ACECO chose to take this one. They can choose not to. 2/
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White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
He lied about not touching the White House. This ballroom will be an abomination. Just look at what he's done to mar a Lago. It's not the elegant place it once was.
Sick to my stomach. He's destroying this country.
Businesses choose what jobs they take. ACECO chose to take this one. They can choose not to. 2/
archive.is/y7ng8
archive.is/y7ng8
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Sick to my stomach. He's destroying this country.
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Happy Diwali, Illinois!
I hope that the Festival of Lights brings you peace during this time of celebration and reflection — that even in the darkest of days, the light of wisdom and unity will always triumph.
I hope that the Festival of Lights brings you peace during this time of celebration and reflection — that even in the darkest of days, the light of wisdom and unity will always triumph.
October 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Happy Diwali, Illinois!
I hope that the Festival of Lights brings you peace during this time of celebration and reflection — that even in the darkest of days, the light of wisdom and unity will always triumph.
I hope that the Festival of Lights brings you peace during this time of celebration and reflection — that even in the darkest of days, the light of wisdom and unity will always triumph.
When Trump is over and we finally have a public accounting of what has transpired, we are going to find that Trump and his cronies have lined their pockets with taxpayer money and his off the books spending (not approved by congress) has bankrupted our country.
Federal workers aren’t getting paid, but of course Kristi Noem gets two private jets costing taxpayers $172 million.
Nothing new from the people who are also sending $40 billion to Argentina while refusing to fund our own government. Shameful.
Nothing new from the people who are also sending $40 billion to Argentina while refusing to fund our own government. Shameful.
Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
When Trump is over and we finally have a public accounting of what has transpired, we are going to find that Trump and his cronies have lined their pockets with taxpayer money and his off the books spending (not approved by congress) has bankrupted our country.
I agree I want the White House back. He's treating this as he owns the people's house. This is blasphemous.
When this is over, no matter the effort and no matter the cost, we tear down Trump's ballroom and restore the White House to the way it was.
And then we take a wrecking ball to Mar-a-Lago.
And then we take a wrecking ball to Mar-a-Lago.
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I agree I want the White House back. He's treating this as he owns the people's house. This is blasphemous.
He is not Caucasian so they would eventually come after him. He thinks he would be accepted but he's Italian- not pure white.
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
He is not Caucasian so they would eventually come after him. He thinks he would be accepted but he's Italian- not pure white.
The government has architects and historical commissions. Why are they letting Trump tear down the East Wing. Maybe he fired of of them. This just makes me sick to my stomach.
October 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The government has architects and historical commissions. Why are they letting Trump tear down the East Wing. Maybe he fired of of them. This just makes me sick to my stomach.
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov.
Please do not reopen the government and trust Republicans to negotiate on Healthcare. They lie! Get your concessions first! Do not trust the Republicans!
Please do not reopen the government and trust Republicans to negotiate on Healthcare. They lie! Get your concessions first! Do not trust the Republicans!
October 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov.
Please do not reopen the government and trust Republicans to negotiate on Healthcare. They lie! Get your concessions first! Do not trust the Republicans!
Please do not reopen the government and trust Republicans to negotiate on Healthcare. They lie! Get your concessions first! Do not trust the Republicans!